William S. Markel retired Penn Hills police lieutenant was charged Friday with stealing thousands of dollars worth of heroin and cocaine

retired Penn Hills police lieutenant was charged Friday with stealing thousands of dollars worth of heroin and cocaine from the department's evidence lockers.
William S. Markel, 54, of Monroeville was released on his own recognizance after briefly appeariretired Penn Hills police lieutenant was charged Friday with stealing thousands of dollars worth of heroin and cocaine from the department's evidence lockers.
William S. Markel, 54, of Monroeville was released on his own recognizance after briefly appearing before District Judge Leonard HRomyak. He made no plea and did not comment on the charges. James Wymard, Markel's attorney, said Markel is scheduled for formal arraignment at the Allegheny County Courthouse on June 2. He faces three counts of theft and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Wymard said his client hopes to resolve the situation before a possible trial.
James Wymard, Markel's attorney, said Markel is scheduled for formal arraignment at the Allegheny County Courthouse on June 2. He faces three counts of theft and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Wymard said his client hopes to resolve the situation before a possible trial.

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