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." [continues 121 words]
EDITOR'S NOTE: It has come to our attention that this area of The Item has become one of considerable consternation for a diverse portion of our readership. Mr. Evans, it seems, has a knack for irritating any hapless soul who happens to stumble across his mindless ramblings. We have noted his talent for agitating readers on either side of any topic he attacks - for example, the string of abusive e-mails accusing him both of supporting and denigrating the ancient and honorable art of tattooing. Perhaps his penchant for obliquity stems from his longterm relationship with a former football prognosticator during his lengthy reign as this publication's sports editor. Or maybe his dementia can be traced to the very topic of this most recent epistle. In any case, we are dealing with the problem forthrightly. Immediately upon reading this column, we rushed him to the nearest clinic for a battery of tests that confirmed, much to our amazement, that our writer was not under the influence of any mind-altering substance. At least not while he was penning these words. But be mindful that we have our eye on him. In the meantime, we'll simply upgrade our e-mail server and await the deluge. [continues 515 words]
