Jefferson Davis DA Considers Theft Charges Against Police and Firefighters

The American Press reports that Jefferson Parish DA Michael Cassidy will decide this week on whether or not to charge about 15 Jennings firefighters and police officers accused of either taking or having knowledge of items being taken from an overturned 18-wheeler last August.

"I realize the actions were a stupid mistake and even good people commit stupid mistakes," Cassidy said. "I must also consider the fact that a lot of thefts and burglaries require forethought and planning, but the fact remains that property was taken without permission by persons in a position of trust. So I feel this office has to do something."

Posted by AJR at February 19, 2003 08:30 AM