The former Shawnee police officer, Gary Moore, has become a topic of interest amongst the public due to recent developments. His arrest and charges of narcotics trafficking have been widely discussed, prompting a surge in online searches for more information. This article sheds light on the circumstances surrounding Moore’s arrest, as well as the charges he faces.
Former Shawnee Police Officer’s Arrest
On the 10th of November, 2023, Gary Moore, who previously served as a police officer in Shawnee, was taken into custody. He was charged with narcotics trafficking. This information was revealed in a press release issued by the Shawnee Police Department, which also confirmed that Moore was no longer part of the department due to the allegations against him. The arrest took place at Brickhouse Saloon, located in downtown Shawnee. This was reported by authorities, who also added that the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Shawnee Police Department were jointly investigating the charges against Moore, as per Fox23 News.
However, the police did not provide information regarding the duration of Moore’s alleged involvement in the criminal activity. Furthermore, the details of Moore’s arrest and the length of the investigation were also not disclosed. According to court documents, Moore is currently detained without bond on a single charge of possession with the intention to distribute. Moore, a former Shawnee, Oklahoma officer, was arrested on the 10th of November, 2023, under suspicion of being involved in narcotics dealing. Following his arrest at a pub, he was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute.
Dismissal and Investigation
Shortly after his arrest, Moore was dismissed from the Shawnee Police Department, where he had been serving for an unspecified duration. Sheriff Travis Dinwiddie of the Pottawatomie County revealed that an investigation had been launched prior to Moore’s arrest. This investigation involved several law enforcement agencies, including the Shawnee Police Department, the district attorney’s office, the sheriff’s office of Pottawatomie County, and the sheriff’s office of Cleveland County.
In discussing the investigation and subsequent arrest, Sheriff Dinwiddie stated that Moore was arrested on grounds of distribution. It was also clarified by the authorities that the owner of the bar, where Moore was arrested, may not have been implicated in the incident and was, therefore, not taken into custody.
