Cops Getting Arrested

As a result of this baseless and inflammatory accusation, Mr. Blount was placed on administrative leave, without pay, for a total of 22 months," the suit states.

"The charges, for which the unsupported search warrant was issued, were eventually dropped by Defendant because Mr. Blount is not, in fact, a drug user or dealer," it states.

A check of court files in Oklahoma County and Maryland shows no record of charges or a search warrant return being filed in the case.

BY: ZIVA BRANSTETTER Comment here Update: Talbot County Sheriff‘s Office jailer Michael Gamble appears before judge to face charges including bribery June 25, 2011 TALBOTTON, Ga. (AP) - A fourth Talbot County law enforcement official was charged this week in a widespread corruption investigation.

Talbot County Sheriff's Office jailer Michael Gamble appeared before a judge Friday on bribery and other charges.

Prosecutors say he accepted a $500 bribe from a confidential source in June in exchange for providing safe passage and travel to trafficking illegal drugs in the area. He is also accused of accepting a $200 cash bribe in May to look up criminal history and vehicle tag information for a source.

Gamble's release came a day after three other Talbot County lawmen were freed on their own recognizance.

Sheriff's Maj. Jeff Sivell, part-time deputy sheriff Charlie Stephens and former Talbotton police officer Alvin Malone pleaded not guilty to Thursday to federal charges of extortion.

BY: Mike Lyons Comment here