Poerio Appeal

Sohn, J.,

James J. Poerio appeals from the action of Council of the City of Beaver Falls, in discharging him from his employment as a police officer. In the petition he alleges that on October 4, 1954, he was suspended for 10 days from October 5, to October 15, 1954. The notice to Poerio stated that the suspension was based on the charges of violation of the regulations of the police department and conduct unbecoming an officer. He was advised on October 11th that his suspension was to be effective until October 18, 1954, at eight p.m., when council would hold a hearing. He was informed in…