Police officer, while investigating burglary, allegedly stole cash
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee Police officer faces charges of theft and misconduct in public office for allegedly stealing money while investigating a burglary.
Carl Howell, 37, faces up to four years and three months in prison if convicted on both charges.
A criminal complaint says that Howell responded to a complaint of a burglary on November 20, 2012 at the Hopkins Food Mart near the corner of North Hopkins Street and West Glendale Avenue on the city's north side.
According to the complaint, a store owner showed Howell the store's cash drawer.
The complaint says that after leaving the store, Howell came back and took cash from the drawer.
Howell later admitted to stealing $200 from the drawer, according to the complaint. He said he was behind on his rent.
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