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Former Deputy Sentenced For Stealing Marijuana From Evidence Locker

Moore To Serve 90 Days In Jail

11-22-2004 | ChannelCincinnati

WARREN COUNTY -- A former Warren County Deputy Sheriff was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to theft in office, WLWT News 5 reported.

Michael Moore, 34, was sentenced to 90 days in jail after an investigation into drug possession and misconduct.

Officials said investigators became suspicious of Moore after a tip from a suspect in an unrelated case. A search warrant was obtained to search Moore's vehicle. Investigators found an evidence envelope that contained marijuana that had been removed from the office evidence locker.

The envelope was intended for a crime laboratory, but Moore apparently stole the marijuana. Police found loose marijuana and a glass pipe among Moore's possessions.

"Moore abused a position of trust by taking drugs from the evidence locker. But, perhaps more importantly, his actions could have jeopardized prosecutions in a criminal case, and could have resulted in a guilty defendant going free, said Rachel Hutzel, Warren County prosecuting attorney.

Moore was placed on three years' probation and will be required to complete a drug treatment program.

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