Five veteran officers with the Philadelphia Police Department have been suspended and face termination after conspiracy and theft charges were filed against them, officials said.
The charges come after an investigation into a youth boxing program in Philadelphia known as “Guns Down, Gloves Up.”
According to officials, the five officers allegedly got paid twice for their participation: By the program and by the city.
“I am deeply troubled by this entire situation – as all Philadelphia Police Officers are expected to maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said in a statement.
The officers facing termination are:
- Police Officer Brittanie Crockett, who had 10 years of service
- Police Officer Daniel Moll, who had 26 years of service
- Police Officer Janae McDonald, who had 29 years of service
- Police Officer Mark DiGenio, who had 27 years of service
- Police Officer Michael Minor, who had 18 years of service
There are four other officers accused of this same activity. They all retired before the charges were filed, they include:
- Former Police Officer Robyn Gee, who had 24 years of service
- Former Police Officer George Gee, who had 29 years of service
- Former Police Officer LaCarmela Fortune, who had 25 years of service
- Former Police Captain Nashid Akil, who had 22 years of service
Each of the officers were charged with conspiracy, theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division investigated along with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
Emily Rose Grassi
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