Aliquippa Police Sergeant Voluntarily Demoted Following Controversial Actions By DA Lozier

Jan 3, 2019

watkins-family — Aliquippa Sgt. Ken Watkins (left), wife Stephanie, and daughter Lauren speak with defense attorney Steven Townsend who is representing Joe Perciavalle / photo by John Paul

An Aliquippa police sergeant has accepted a voluntary demotion to patrolman after Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier told his department he would refuse to prosecute any criminal cases filed by the officer. Kenneth Watkins volunteered to be demoted on December 21, as Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker attempted to hold a “Loudermill Hearing” for him…

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Aliquippa Police Sergeant Voluntarily Demoted Following Controversial Actions By DA Lozier

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