By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
A veteran narcotics officer who was member of a DEA task force in New Orleans has been indicted on federal charges of allegedly stealing drugs and seized cash.
The Advocate reports that former Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Karl E. Newman is the second member of the DEA task force to charged criminally.
Newman’s attorney declined to comment on the case.
Newman has been in jail since May 13 on a federal detainer.
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