Shawn Denning

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Service Record

New York City New York Police Department

Main article: New York City New York Police Department
Dates of Service January 2005 - July 2006.[1]
Last Known Status Separated

Manor Borough Pennsylvania Police Department

Main article: Manor Borough Pennsylvania Police Department
Dates of Service August 2006 - May 2008.[1]
Last Known Status Separated

Greensburg Pennsylvania Police Department

Main article: Greensburg Pennsylvania Police Department
Rank Officer (2008)[2], Sergeant (2017)[3], Lieutenant (2018)[3], Captain (2020)[4], Chief (2022)[5]
Dates of Service May 27, 2008[2] - January 25, 2023.[1]
Salary $117,548 (2021)[6]
Last Known Status Resigned[1]

Incident Reports

2021-2022 Narcotics Distribution Arrest

Between June 2021 and October 2022, Denning arranged for cocaine and methamphetamine purchases in California and Arizona to be shipped to someone who was actually a DEA informant.[7][8]

Response Timeline

On January 25, 2023, Denning was arrested and charged with six counts of violating federal narcotics laws. Denning faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine if convicted.[7]

On January 25, 2023, Denning resigned.[1]

On April 16, 2024, Denning pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. Denning admitted to conspiring with Officer Regina McAtee. Denning faces 5-40 years in prison.[9] ‎

Evidence Theft

After Denning's arrest in January 2023, an audit of the police evidence storage areas was performed. A backpack that contained "illegal steroids and suspected psilocybin mushrooms missing" was missing. Denning was the investigator on the case and had access to the evidence areas.[10]

Response Timeline

Denning was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and tampering with public records or information.[10] ‎

LEO Ratings

Training and Tactics rating: neutral
Protect & Serve rating: neutral
Individual Rights rating: neutral
Accountability and Integrity rating: bad
Off Duty rating: neutral
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Public Comments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jeff Himler, Ex-Greensburg police chief resigned upon arrest on federal drug charges, Trib Live, 2023-01-27
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Meeting Minutes, Greensburg City Council, 2008-05-12
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jacob Tierney, Greensburg appoints police captain, council member, Trib Live, 2020-09-14
  4. ↑ Meeting Minutes, Greensburg City Council, 2020-09-14
  5. ↑ Megan Tomasic, Greensburg taps 14-year veteran for police chief, Trib Live, 2022-03-15
  6. ↑ Shawn Allen Denning, Police Captain, City of Greensburg, govSalaries
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Greensburg Police Chief Shawn Denning Charged with Federal Drug Crimes, U.S. Department of Justice, 2023-01-25
  8. ↑ Sophia Ankel, A police chief was arrested and charged with dealing meth and cocaine, Insider, 2023-01-26
  9. ↑ Former Greensburg Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Cocaine Conspiracy, U.S. Attorney's Office, 2024-04-16
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Former Greensburg chief facing more charges after evidence room audit, KDKA, 2023-05-25

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