Rockville police officer charged with theft, possession of a controlled substance

Rockville police officer charged with theft, possession of a controlled substance

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"a rockville police officer"..

Is "on paid administrative leave".

That's after allegations..

That he stole "a prescription drug" from a parke county deputy.

According to court documents..

"indiana state police" believe..

"derek cerny"..

Stole "5"-pain killer tablets "from a parke county deputy".

And "that deputy" had a prescription after having back surgery.

"cerny"..

Now faces charges "of theft" and "possession of controlled substance".

"the police chief says"..

That up until last week..

"cerny" was "on medical leave" after surgery.

He is "a k-9 handler".

"his partner" has remained with him.

"the administrative leave"..

Will remain in place..

Until the case is settled and "the merit commission" makes a decision.

"cerny" faced similar accusations during his "15"-years "as a vigo county deputy sheriff".

Charges against him..

Were dismissed..