Monday, November 3, 2008

Police Chief Accused of Tapping and Bugging

LA - Monroe Police Chief Ron Schleuter said Thursday he has not yet been served with a federal lawsuit filed against him by retired officer Paul Brown and officer Danny Pringle claiming the chief violated their privacy rights by using an illegal wiretap.

The lawsuit, filed Oct. 15, states that Schleuter "used electronic devices to surreptitiously intercept both the oral and wire communications to (the officers') co-employee ... at the Monroe Police Department." (more)