Sunday, August 03, 2008

Milwaukee Officer Accused of Stealing During Sting

MILWAUKEE

A Milwaukee police officer has been suspended after being accused of stealing money.

Jeffrey Buckson has been charged with two felony counts of misconduct in office and misdemeanors of theft and receiving or concealing stolen property.

The department set up a sting after other officers reported misconduct by the five-year veteran. Officers had a person loiter near a vehicle, prompting a search by Buckson and his partner.

A criminal complaint says the 44-year-old is accused of taking $100 from $530 in cash he and his partner found in the vehicle.

The pair seized the money and a gun, but Buckson only placed the gun and $430 in inventory.

The complaint says Buckson admitted taking the cash and said he was having money problems.

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