Two Baltimore corrections officers charged with looting during protests
theGrio REPORT - Earlier this week two Baltimore corrections officers were suspended and charged after it was revealed that they were reportedly involved in some of the looting that occurred weeks ago in Baltimore.
Earlier this week, two Baltimore corrections officers were suspended and charged after it was revealed that they were reportedly involved in some of the looting that occurred weeks ago in Baltimore.
The mugshots above were released from Baltimore PD of Kendra Richard and Tamika Cobb.
Officials allege that both Richard and Cobb can be seen on video looting a 7-Eleven during the protests. The 7-Eleven was one of many establishments that were damaged and trashed when people took to the streets calling for justice for Freddie Gray.
According to the Baltimore Sun,
Richard is seen coming out of the store holding Slim Jims, while Cobb has Tostitos chips, police said. Police identified Richard as the woman exiting the store wearing yellow tennis shoes, black Adidas jogging pants and a jean jacket. They said Cobb was the one in yellow shoes, blue pants and a black sweatshirt with a large white graphic on the front.
Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary Stephen T. Moyer praised investigators for “immediately” following up on a tip that led to the officers’ arrest.
“We will not allow the vast majority of our employees who are honest and hardworking to be tainted by the actions of a few,” Moyer said in a statement.
Both women were charged with theft and burglary and were put on unpaid leave, with bail set at $35,000.
The video in question is below.
