John Castillo
Service Record
Columbus Ohio Division of Police
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | June 17, 2019 - February 20, 2024.[1] |
| Salary | $73,966 (2022)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Resigned[1] |
Incident Reports
2021 Drug Trafficking
In February 2021, Castillo took around 10 kilograms of cocaine during an investigation that he did not turn into evidence. Castillo arranged for two kilograms to be found in a subsequent search, and arranged for another person to sell the rest.[3]
Response Timeline
On February 1, 2024, Castillo was arrested and charged with possessing with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Castillo faces between 10 years and life in prison.[3]
On February 14, 2024, Castillo pleaded not guilty.[4]
On February 20, 2024, Castillo resigned.[1]
On June 12, 2024, Castillo pleaded guilty.[5]
Public Comments
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Officer Records, John Castillo, Columbus Police Department, ID: 229050, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
- ↑ John Castillo B, Police Officer Fop, City of Columbus, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Aaron Burd, Columbus officers accused of stealing and selling ‘kilograms’ of cocaine, WCMH, 2024-02-02
- ↑ Orri Benatar, Columbus policeman pleads not guilty in cocaine scheme with fellow officer, WCMH, 2024-02-14
- ↑ Former Columbus police officer pleads guilty to stealing, selling cocaine, U.S. Attorney's Office, 2024-06-12
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