A 14-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department
was arrested Monday for allegedly engaging in an ongoing conspiracy to steal
from a local toy store, police said.
Bridgette Paris, 48, was charged with retail theft, theft
by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, forgery and related offenses.
The charges followed an investigation by the department’s
Internal Affairs Bureau and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office.
Police have not identified the store that Paris allegedly
targeted.
Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey said he will
suspend Paris for 30 days with intent to dismiss.