HONESDALE, WAYNE CO, (WOLF) — The PA Office of Attorney General announced Tuesday that former Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Brian Rickard has been sentenced to 6-24 months on house arrest, followed by 3 years of probation, for charges related to stealing drugs from the evidence room, ingesting them while on the job, and using office computers to cover up the theft.
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Corporal Rickard betrayed his fellow officers and the community he was meant to serve and protect. By stealing evidence and using drugs while on duty, Corporal Rickard dishonored his profession and committed a serious crime. Today’s sentence holds Rickard accountable for betraying the trust of the people of Pennsylvania.ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfm7yzucSrZKmroGKwsL7PqKmapF2osq%2FAxKeanpw%3D