A Selma
police officer and a former officer are in jail in Virginia on suspicion of
smuggling marijuana into the state.
Officer
Frederick Sayles, 34, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of transporting more
than five pounds of marijuana into Virginia. He is being held at the Alexandria
Detention Center in Alexandria.
Former Selma
police officer Gabriel Sepeda, 38, was jailed in the same incident. They are
being held without bail, said Lt. Tom Dumproff, jail watch commander.
Selma Police
Chief Myron Dick said Friday that he learned of Sayles' arrest Wednesday from
Virginia authorities.
"I'm
obviously disappointed," Dick said.
Sayles is a
patrol officer who joined the force six years ago after working as a jail
correctional officer, he said. Sayles is on leave, Dick said. He said the
department will investigate Sayles' role in the alleged drug transportation,
adding that he expects to learn more next week about what happened in Virginia.
Sepeda left
the department two and half years ago, Dick said. He declined to discuss why
Sepeda left, citing personnel policies.
Alexandria
police made the arrests, according to jail records. A preliminary hearing for
both men has been scheduled for May 21 in Alexandria General District Court.
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