Ex-Elizabeth Borough police chief indicted, accused of stealing drugs from evidence locker

Ex-Elizabeth Borough police chief indicted, accused of stealing drugs from evidence locker

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The former police chief of Elizabeth Borough is facing a federal indictment for stealing heroin from an evidence locker.

Timothy Butler Jr., 45, of Finleyville, has been indicted on a theft of government property charge.

Timothy Butler is federally charged with theft of government property. (Photo: Allegheny County)

Butler, the ex-Elizabeth Borough police chief, is accused of stealing bricks of heroin from an evidence locker from June 2017 to December 2018, the Department of Justice said.

The drugs were valued at more than $1,000, investigators said. The FBI will lead the investigation.

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Former Elizabeth Borough Police Chief indicted

Current Elizabeth Police Chief William Sombo said the department has moved on from the former chief. He said the department is more transparent and has policies in place to avoid this.  

Chief Sombo wants to bring back trust to his department.  

Butler faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, or both.

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