Former Columbus officer sentenced after stealing, selling cocaine from crime scenes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A former Columbus police officer who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and selling cocaine was sentenced in federal court Wednesday.

Joel Mefford, 34, of London, pleaded guilty to four drug-related charges, including three counts of possession and the intent to distribute cocaine and one count of money laundering. Facing a possible life sentence, a federal judge ordered Mefford to serve over four years in prison.

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