Policeman on corruption charge gets bail

A policeman, alleged to have taken a bribe, was hauled before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Charged with breaches of the Corruption and Prevention Act is Leandrew Coley, who was offered bail in the sum of $200,000.

The Crown alleges that Coley, a serving member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, accepted $2,000 from a motorist on July 13, 2013. On that day, Coley and other officers were on duty patrolling in the Waterhouse community in St Andrew, where it is alleged that the accused signalled a motorist to stop.

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The driver was approached by the accused and was allegedly offered money not to prosecute him for traffic violations. Further allegations are that the accused bought drinks for friends.

A report was made to Coley’s superiors and he was charged.

He is to return to courton November 3.

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Policeman on corruption charge gets bail