Monday, May 10, 2010

Police Chief Sentenced for Bugging

MN - The former police chief of Gaylord was sentenced Monday on one charge of misconduct of a public official, for an alleged "bugging" scheme. 
 
Dale Lee Roiger, 60, was sentenced to a stay of imposition for one year and was placed on probation. As part of his probation, Roiger must complete 15 days of electronic home monitoring, 15 days of community service and pay a fine of $835, among other conditions.

Roiger was accused of having one of his officers secretly plant a digital recorder to see if City Council members were meeting illegally at the Chamber of Commerce office. (more)