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Two officers arrested in conspiracy to transfer drugs
Two former Columbia police officers have been arrested for conspiracy to transfer controlled substances, Attorney General Jim Hood said Tuesday.
“Drug dealing is a scourge to our communities and families,” Hood said. “It is especially disturbing when law enforcement officers are charged with violating the very laws they are sworn to uphold.”
Michael Steven Bullock, 35, of Hattiesburg and Herbert Cocroft, 45, of Sumrall were arrested Monday, June 24, at their respective homes after indictment by the Marion County Grand Jury. Bullock was indicted on two counts of conspiracy to transfer controlled substances, and Cocroft was indicted on one count. […]