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Police officers sentenced for stealing money from drivers

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 9:59 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 9:59 PM EST

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) - A judge has given no prison time to two
former South Carolina police officers who admitted they stole money
from Hispanic drivers they pulled over.

The Beaufort Gazette reported Tuesday the former Hardeeville
officers were sentenced to probation and community service. Both
were charged with misconduct.

Prosecutors say Tony Pollen of Ridgeland admitted targeting
Hispanic drivers and taking money in exchange for not writing
tickets. Pollen was also charged with embezzling more than $5,000.
He received five years probation and 500 hours of community work.

Christian Nollinger of Bluffton admitted issuing two tickets to
a Hispanic driver but destroying one and keeping that money. He
received six months probation and four days of work.

The men could not be reached Tuesday.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

 


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Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:28 AM scnative wrote ...

A police officer's job is to protect and serve. These officers did neither. They have tarnished that code. They have tarnished the image of police officers and are a disgrace. This sentence was not stiff enough. The judge should be investigated and reoved from the bench.

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good job! i love racial profiling makes America a better place!

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