Worcester, MA. police officer Carlos Burgos found guilty of conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

Suspended city police officer Carlos L. Burgos was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute marijuana today in federal court, a finding that stunned his family and lawyer.

Police officials will now move to fire the officer from the job he held for over a decade before his arrest in May 2009.

“We will move quickly in making a recommendation to the city manager's office for termination of Mr. Burgos's employment,” Police Chief Gary J. Gemme said this evening.

“It is a sad day for the Police Department when an officer is found guilty of violating his oath of office and violating the public's trust,” the chief said. “It is particularly egregious when a sworn officer provides information to drug dealers that put the lives of police officers in danger.”


Link: http://www.telegram.com/article/20110119/NEWS/110119608/1116