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Pennsylvania Charges Two Sharon Hill Police Officers Over Leaks to Drug Dealer

The case moves to state public-corruption prosecutors, underscoring risks to public trust in local policing.

Overview

  • State Attorney General Dave Sunday filed the charges Thursday morning, naming Detective Vincent Procopio and Patrolman Dominic Dellabarba, with arraignments pending.
  • Prosecutors say Procopio shared details on investigations and who might be cooperating with police in exchange for cocaine.
  • Dellabarba is accused of tipping the dealer to active warrants after learning the dealer was under investigation.
  • The Delaware County District Attorney referred the matter to the Attorney General, and Senior Deputy Attorney General John Hamme of the Public Corruption Section will prosecute.
  • The dealer is not being identified because they are cooperating with investigators and also face criminal charges.