Lawsuit Filed Against Borough, Police

Author: Janelle Hill
Published On: Aug 25 2011 03:14:04 PM EDT  Updated On: Jul 26 2010 07:04:53 AM EDT
NAZARETH, Pa. -

A female police officer in Nazareth, Northampton County has filed a federal lawsuit against the borough and her bosses.

Vanessa Cruz-Smith claims she was subjected to harassment and discrimination because she's a woman and she's Puerto Rican.

The suit names the borough, as well as the former police chief, the current chief, and a detective.

69 News tried contacting the borough and the police department for comment. But our calls were not returned.