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Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017. 7:10 p.m. CST.
By BBN Staff: Today, two police officers were arraigned before a tribunal for the act of prejudice of good order and discipline.
According to reports, Sergeant Sheira Nicholas and Officer Richard Dixon Polonio extorted the sum of $3,000.00 from a businessman in Punta Gorda Town so that they do not the charge him for a human trafficking offense.
The incident occurred on September 1,2017 in Punta Gorda Town.
Police reports indicate that the duo solicited a bribe.
Both officers pled not guilty.
They have since been interdicted from duty pending the outcome of this matter.
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