Ex-Detroit Deputy Police Chief Gets Prison For Bribe

DETROIT (AP) - A former Detroit deputy police chief who took money from a city towing contractor has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison.

The 366-day sentence means Celia Washington can get credit for good behavior and actually serve less than a year in custody. Federal prosecutors were seeking a two-year prison term Wednesday.

Washington served as the police department's legal adviser, responsible for overseeing towing companies that remove cars seized by police. She admits knowing that Gasper Fiore was trying to influence her with $3,000. She said she needed a loan.

The government says Fiore covered an $800 bar tab at Washington's birthday party and also arranged a car for her. Investigators say free oil changes and engine repairs came from another tow company owner.

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