Former Stoughton, MA detective pleads guilty in public corruption case
February 17th, 2010 - 5:06 am ICT by BNO NewsBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (BNO NEWS) – A former Stoughton, Massachusetts police detective pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements to the FBI in a public corruption investigation entered on the activities of various members of the Stoughton Police Department, prosecutors said.
Anthony Bickerton, 60, recently resigned from the Stoughton Police Department on September 11, 2009. The prosecutors said that Bickerton allegedly made false statements and representations during the course of an FBI interview on July 15, 2009.
Furthermore, Bickerton obstructed justice when he attempted to hide evidence at another officer’s residence in Stoughton on September 1.
“Mr. Bickerton’s actions are an affront to the many honest men and women in the law enforcement community who serve the public with dedication and integrity,” said U.S. Attorney Ortiz.
Bickerton could face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for May 11.
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