More drunk and drugged up cops


Los Banos, California: The police department’s second highest ranking officer has been convicted of drunken driving, according to a county assistant district attorney. ow.ly/kUREk   The Cato Institutes National Police Misconduct NewsFeed Daily Recap 05-11-13 to 05-13-13

East St. Louis, Illinois: A police officer was among seven people named in a federal indictment, alleging they operated a cocaine distribution ring. He has been charged with possession and conspiracy to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine. ow.ly/kYscD The Cato Institutes National Police Misconduct NewsFeed Daily Recap 05-11-13 to 05-13-13


Lorain police officer Hite guilty of physical control; charged with drunken driving pleads no contest in court
LORAIN —Officer Todd Hite, 33, pleaded no contest yesterday to the charge of drunken driving.  Hite was fined $750 and will have a 150-day license suspension back dated to Nov. 22, 2012, the date of the offense Graves said. Hite also will complete the Driver’s Intervention Program, a one-day treatment session.