Pubdate: Mon, 12 May 2003
Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Copyright: 2003 San Jose Mercury News
Contact:  http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews
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REPORT: OFFICERS RAN RING FOR ROBBERIES

A former LAPD officer awaiting sentencing on drug trafficking charges is 
suspected of running a criminal network with friends, relatives and other 
police officers who stole drugs, money and property in home-invasion style 
robberies, sometimes while wearing police uniforms, the Los Angeles Times 
reported Sunday.

Ruben Palomares, a former officer in the Rampart Division, and his cohorts 
allegedly used police squad cars while committing some robberies, the 
newspaper reported, citing law enforcement documents and people with 
knowledge of the investigation.

Palomares, 33, is expected to be sentenced Wednesday on separate drug 
charges. He pleaded guilty last year and could receive 15 years in prison. 
His attorney declined to comment Sunday, pending sentencing of his client.
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