EX-OFFICER GETS 2 YEARS FOR HELPING DRUG DEALERS

A former police officer was given a two-year prison sentence for helping
drug dealers and running a stolen plumbing parts scheme.

Anthony Rodriguez was sentenced this week as part of a plea bargain with
prosecutors. The 11-year police veteran, who resigned last year, pleaded
guilty in September to theft, drug and illegal firearms charges.

Rodriguez apologized to his former employer and the community in court for
"betraying your trust in me." "You are a person who should be ashamed of
himself," said Judge Irma Gonzalez. "I hope that you come back here
someday, because I'll take great pleasure in sentencing you."