2 police officers interdicted for charges of extortion

Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017. 7:15 pm 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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