Crime & Safety
Lakewood Police Officer Accused of Embezzlement Loses His Job
The 34-year-old DuPont made his first appearance in federal court this past week. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 27 at 11 a.m.
Lakewood Police Officer Skeeter Manos no longer works for the department, according to a press release by Police Lt. Chris Lawler.
. The fund was used for supporting families of four police officers who were gunned down in 2009.
His job was terminated as a police officer by Lakewood City Manager Andrew Neiditz on Feb. 10 based on the recommendation of Lakewood Police Chief Bret Farrar, according to the release.
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The FBI continues to work on the investigation with assistance from the Lakewood Police Department. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. in federal court in Tacoma.
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