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Cincinnati Police Captain Facing Federal Charges

91.7 WVXU | By Ann Thompson
Published June 6, 2019 at 4:41 PM EDT
Michael E. Keating
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U.S. Attorney Ben Glassman will announce the arrest of a Cincinnati Police Captain Friday on yet-to-be disclosed federal charges. A news conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

Our news partner WCPO reports it's believed to be Captain Mike Sevard, who was in charge of the department's Special Services Section. There he oversaw traffic, motorcycles and K-9s. He's been suspended since January.

Scheduled to attend Friday's news conference are Glassman, Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation William Cheung and Police Chief Eliot Isaac.

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Ann Thompson
With more than 30 years of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market, Ann Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting. She has reported for WKRC, WCKY, WHIO-TV, Metro Networks and CBS/ABC Radio. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2019 and 2011 A-P named her “Best Reporter” for large market radio in Ohio. She has won awards from the Association of Women in Communications and the Alliance for Women in Media. Ann reports regularly on science and technology in Focus on Technology.
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