Richmond County School Police Officer Sold Her Gear-Reported It Stolen
Richmond County NC Feb 1 2019
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says a BOE Police Officer is facing felony charges.
The Sheriff’s Office began an investigation at the request of the Richmond County Board of Education Public Safety Office. Officials say BOE Public Safety Officer Gretchen Morgan reported that her duty weapon and equipment were stolen from her assigned patrol car on January 17th.
Moran previously reported that the light bar and hubcabs were also stolen off her patrol car on September 30th, 2018.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Moran and former Thomson Police Department Officer, Ashley Hunter were involved in illegal activity that involved drug use and sales.
Deputy Moran was arrested today and charged with Violation of Oath of Office and Use of communication device in committing a felony. She has been booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.
Arrest warrants for Hunter have been issued for Violation of Oath of Office and Use of a communication device in committing a felony.
