The investigation was conducted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the FBI.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A former East Cleveland police officer who stole money, drugs and guns after several traffic stops is scheduled to be sentenced in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Thursday.
In August, Willie Sims, 32, pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery and one count of theft in office.Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said Sims and former East Cleveland Police Officer Alfonzo Cole, 35, were taken into custody on July 9, 2022 after an investigation that was sparked by a call from former East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner.Cole stole a total of $14,781 and two guns from a total of six victims.
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