Pubdate: Thu, 19 Sep 2002
Source: New York Times (NY)
Section: New York Region
Copyright: 2002 The New York Times Company
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Author: Tina Kelley

SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE ARREST 4 OFFICERS IN DRUG INVESTIGATION

The Suffolk County Police have arrested four police officers and 10 others 
on narcotics charges, the authorities said early this morning.

One of the officers was a New York City police sergeant, two were New York 
State troopers, and one was a Suffolk police officer, said Officer Robert 
Boden, a spokesman for the Suffolk County Police.

The investigation centered on the sale of cocaine, illegal steroids and 
methamphetamine in Suffolk County. "From what I understand, it's been 
months in the making," Officer Boden said.

The New York police sergeant, Robert Grettler, 34, was arrested Tuesday in 
Suffolk County and later suspended, the authorities said. He was charged 
with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance. Suffolk County 
Police Officer Thomas B. Foley, 30, was charged with criminal sale of a 
controlled substance and conspiracy. Both men pleaded not guilty and were 
each held on $350,000 cash bail.

A state police dispatcher in Farmingdale said she could not confirm the 
arrests of the troopers.

Officer Boden would not release details of the arrests, where they 
occurred, or the names of the other suspects. The Suffolk County district 
attorney, Thomas J. Spota, said more arrests are expected as the 
investigation continues.
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