E-Mails Show Drug Sting May Have Been Stopped For Political Reasons

[The Straight Story]

E-Mails Show Drug Sting May Have Been Stopped For Political Reasons

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An incident at the Governor's Residence may have started after state law enforcement officials tried to prevent embarrassment to Gov. Ted Strickland, 10 Investigates' Paul Aker reported on Wednesday.

New information obtained by 10 Investigates on Wednesday showed Ohio's director of public safety and the Ohio State Highway Patrol colonel discussing embarrassment to state officials, rather than officer safety, as the reason behind stopping a drug sting.

E-mails between the Ohio State Highway Patrol officials involved in the decision to call off the sting showed an effort to reduce political embarrassment, Aker reported.

State investigators learned an inmate work crew from the Pickaway Correctional Institution may have been planning to use their jobs at the residence to smuggle drugs.

Investigators intercepted a letter from inmate Douglas Brofford to his wife, Angela, that they believed contained information about a drug drop, Aker reported.

Patrol investigators planned a sting to catch Angela Brofford in the act. At the last minute, the patrol called off the plan and decided to warn her instead, Aker reported.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/teninvestigates/stories/2010/03/17/story-columbus-drug-sting-emails.html?sid=102

[NYC_SKP]

1. "Shame on You, Ted Strickland!"

Memories of 2008...

:hide:

[LiberalFighter]

2. Why shame on Strickland?

From what I read it was inmate committing the crime.

Personally, I wouldn't use any inmates on the Governor's residence for any type of work.

[NYC_SKP]

3. The concept that the buck stops at the top, the coverup on his behalf.

I agree, inmates on the property, not real smart.

I suppose it's a cost cutting measure.