PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel has suspended five active-duty police officers for 30 days with the intent to dismiss following the filing of criminal charges stemming from their alleged improper participation in a City grant-funded youth boxing initiative known as Guns Down, Gloves Up.
The officers are accused of receiving payment from the program while simultaneously being compensated by the City as Philadelphia Police Officers; in some cases, during their scheduled working hours. The charges follow an extensive PPD Internal Affairs and District Attorney’s office investigation into the program’s operations.
In total, five active-duty officers have been dismissed, and four additional individuals, including former Captain Nashid Akil and former Police Officers George Gee, Robyn Gee, and LaCarmela Fortune, retired from the Department prior to the filing of criminal charges.
Statement from Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel
“Today, I took direct action to dismiss five Philadelphia Police Officers following the filing of criminal charges related to their participation in the ‘Guns Down, Gloves Up’ boxing program.
Since the start of the investigation in 2023, the active-duty officers had been assigned to administrative duty. With the filing of charges by the District Attorney’s Office, I have moved forward with their dismissal.
I am deeply troubled by this entire situation – as all Philadelphia Police Officers are expected to maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards. However, I am particularly disappointed by the involvement of a former commanding officer. PPD commanders are expected to set the standard for integrity and accountability, and to look out for the best interests of their subordinate officers and the communities we serve.
The men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department work tirelessly every day to earn and maintain the trust of our residents. When that trust is compromised, we must act decisively. As commissioner, I remain steadfast in my commitment to honor, integrity, and accountability at every level of this Department.”
Officers Charged:
Police Officer Brittanie Crockett
Assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 10
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Police Officer Daniel Moll
Assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 26
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Police Officer Janae McDonald
Assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 29
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Police Officer Mark DiGenio
Assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 27
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Police Officer Michael Minor
Assignment: Highway Patrol Unit
Years of Service: 18
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (M1)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (M1)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (M1)
Former Police Officer Robyn Gee (Resigned 2024)
Last assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 24
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Former Police Officer George Gee (Resigned 2025)
Last assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 29
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (M1)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (M1)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (M1)
Former Police Officer LaCarmela Fortune (Resigned 2025)
Last assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 25
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Former Police Captain Nashid Akil (Resigned 2023)
Last assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 22
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
Former Police Officer Robyn Gee (Resigned 2024)
Last assignment: 22nd District
Years of Service: 24
Charges:
● 18 Pa. C.S. §903 Conspiracy (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3921 Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3922 Theft by Deception (F3)
● 18 Pa. C.S. §3925 Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
The investigation was conducted by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division in coordination with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
Arrest photos are not available at this time.