Pubdate: Tue, 03 Feb 2004
Source: Monroe News-Star (LA)
Copyright: 2004 The News-Star, Gannett
Contact:  http://www.thenewsstar.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1644
Author: Robbie Evans
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

MONROE POLICE ARREST ONE OF ITS OWN ON DRUG CHARGE

Undercover narcotics agents have arrested an 11-year veteran of the
Monroe Police Department on a drug accusation.

Metro Narcotics agents arrested Todd D. Crockett, a corporal in
Monroe's patrol division, Sunday on one count of possession of a
Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.

Crockett was released from the Ouachita Correctional Center after
posting $5,000 bond.

Monroe Chief of Police Ron Schleuter said Monday that Crockett
immediately resigned from the police department.

"It's really disturbing," Schleuter said. "He was highly regarded by
his fellow officers. To lose that experience is devastating to the
city of Monroe and the police department."

Schleuter learned about a week ago that Metro Narcotics was working on
a drug investigation that involved Crockett. Crockett was arrested in
the parking lot of a DeSiard Street grocery store in the Lakeshore
community.

"He purchased a quantity of methamphetamines from that location,"
Schleuter said.

Crockett had also been involved in the police department's Jump Team
and Special Response Team during his tenure at the police department.
Schleuter said employees' emotions throughout the department, after
learning of Crockett's arrest, were disbelief.

"The citizens of Monroe need to know we are keeping high standards and
anytime there is a problem, citizens can be assured this
administration will take care of the problem," Schleuter said.
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