Joseph Yelko surrendered to Internal Affairs detectives Monday morning and was taken to Cleveland City Jail.

Cleveland police officer accused of using cocaine was charged with drug abuse Monday. Police say an investigation ordered by Police Chief Michael McGrath uncovered evidence of cocaine abuse by Joseph Yelko, a 10-year veteran. "We will not tolerate drug use and abuse among our officers," McGrath said. "This officer will be suspended from work without pay and we will move towards terminating him from employment with the Division of Police." Yelko surrendered to Internal Affairs detectives Monday morning and was taken to Cleveland City Jail. He was released on bond and is scheduled to make his initial appearance at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

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