Pubdate: Wed, 26 Mar 2003
Source: Northerner, The (Northern KY U, KY, Edu)
Copyright: 2003 The Northerner
Contact:  http://www.thenortherner.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2713
Author: Jordan Kellogg

ALFORD PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Dr. James Alford, former president and CEO of the NKU Foundation, pleaded 
not guilty to charges of trafficking marijuana Friday.

Alford, 52, was indicted by a grand jury March 13 for trafficking marijuana 
within 1,000 yards of a school, which carries a penalty of up to five years 
in jail.

Highland Heights police and the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force 
searched Alford's Highland Heights home Dec. 19.

In addition to marijuana they found baggies and scales.

Alford faces a possible five additional years in jail because a .38-caliber 
pistol was found near the marijuana.

Alford was responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of the NKU 
Foundation, which collects and invests private contributions to the University.

Following his arrest he was suspended indefinitely from his duties and 
subsequently resigned.

Henry "Bud" Pogue IV, the Foundation's vice president, is currently serving 
as president until a replacement is named.

Alford's pre-trial is set for April 11.
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