Allegations of severe domestic abuse against Hazleton Police Officer Thomas King, who also serves as the Fraternal Order of Police president, have sparked growing public outrage after more than five months without an arrest or criminal charges.
According to reports, local and state authorities — including the Pennsylvania State Police, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office led by Dave Sunday — have all been aware of the accusations for 163 days, yet no action has been taken.
Multiple women have filed Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders against King, detailing disturbing accounts of physical and emotional violence. Victims allege that King strangled, punched, slapped, and choked them, in some cases until they lost consciousness. One woman claimed that King slashed her with a knife, threatened her family, and used his police authority to intimidate and follow her across county lines in a patrol vehicle.
Court filings also include allegations that King used illegal drugs, destroyed property with an axe, and shared private photos of a victim with other police officers. In one PFA, a victim wrote that she found syringes and steroid bottles in King’s home. When she confronted him, she said he became violent — throwing her against a wall, grabbing her by the ponytail, and slamming her to the ground.
“I fear for my life,” she stated in the document, describing a pattern of violence that left her terrified.
Despite these reports, no criminal charges have been filed against King, leading to frustration among community members and victim advocates who are demanding accountability.
“This is exactly why so many victims don’t come forward — especially when the accused is a police officer,” one advocate said. “It feels like there’s no justice for them.”
Neither the Luzerne County DA’s Office nor the Attorney General’s Office has publicly commented on the ongoing investigation.
The case remains under review as pressure mounts for law enforcement leaders to address the allegations and ensure equal application of the law — regardless of the suspect’s position or profession.