Post by WaTcHeR on Feb 11, 2007 19:01:46 GMT -5
A West Mifflin police officer is facing several charges in connection with three separate cases, District Attorney Stephen Zappala said.
State police worked with Pittsburgh's FBI office on the investigation of Noel G. Missig, 39, of West Mifflin.
He is suspended without pay, charged with official oppression, perjury, tampering with records, simple assault and obstructing administration of law.
WTAE Channel 4's news exchange partner, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reported that a police affidavit includes allegations of Missig planting cocaine in a suspect's clothing in 2004, lying about the seizure of video gambling machines from a local business in 2000 and assaulting a juvenile in handcuffs during a 2001 arrest.
In a written statement, Zappala confirmed the charges against Missig but did not discuss the case details that were reported in the Trib.
Attorney Stephen Greenberg said Missig denies the allegations.
Missig was arraigned Thursday and released. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 15.
State police worked with Pittsburgh's FBI office on the investigation of Noel G. Missig, 39, of West Mifflin.
He is suspended without pay, charged with official oppression, perjury, tampering with records, simple assault and obstructing administration of law.
WTAE Channel 4's news exchange partner, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reported that a police affidavit includes allegations of Missig planting cocaine in a suspect's clothing in 2004, lying about the seizure of video gambling machines from a local business in 2000 and assaulting a juvenile in handcuffs during a 2001 arrest.
In a written statement, Zappala confirmed the charges against Missig but did not discuss the case details that were reported in the Trib.
Attorney Stephen Greenberg said Missig denies the allegations.
Missig was arraigned Thursday and released. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 15.