Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 12:18 p.m.
Read more: State, Crime, 2 Ex SC Officers get Probation for Taking Money
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) -- A judge has given no prison time to two former South Carolina police officers who admitted they stole money from Hispanic drivers they pulled over.
The Beaufort Gazette reported Tuesday the former Hardeeville officers were sentenced to probation and community service. Both were charged with misconduct.
Prosecutors say Tony Pollen of Ridgeland admitted targeting Hispanic drivers and taking money in exchange for not writing tickets.
Pollen was also charged with embezzling more than $5,000. He received five years probation and 500 hours of community work.
Christian Nollinger of Bluffton admitted issuing two tickets to a Hispanic driver but destroying one and keeping that money. He received six months probation and four days of work.
The men could not be reached Tuesday.
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