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Crooked Ex-NY Cop Busted in Lover's Murder

Former narcotics officer was to testify against other 'dirty' cops

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(Newser) – A corrupt ex-cop's arrest yesterday in the murder of his girlfriend has dealt a fresh blow to the NYPD's battered image, the New York Daily News reports. Former narcotics officer James Bowens resigned from the force last year after being charged with stealing cash and crack to give to informants.  He agreed to testify against former colleagues in a plea deal, now jeopardized by the death of his lover.

Bowen, who fled after allegedly fatally shooting his girlfriend and wounding her friend on Sunday, was arrested without a struggle after police spotted his car. His arrest follows the sentencing last week of two officers convicted of moonlighting as Mafia hit men, and the arrest yesterday of an off-duty cop accused of beating  a black man while shouting racist abuse.

James Bowens, now suspected of murder, was one of four cops arrested in a Brooklyn narcotics squad scandal that forced prosecutors to throw out 183 drug cases.
James Bowens, now suspected of murder, was one of four cops arrested in a Brooklyn narcotics squad scandal that forced prosecutors to throw out 183 drug cases.   (©theakshay)
The arrest of an ex-NYPD officer for murder is the latest in a string of scandals to hit the force.
The arrest of an ex-NYPD officer for murder is the latest in a string of scandals to hit the force.   (©Mark Scott Johnson)
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Nwambe
Mar 10, 09 6:04 AM CDT
Wow, f*ck... The NYPD *really* needs to run some quality control. Reply
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NutsInNY
Mar 10, 09 6:05 AM CDT
Jeez, what are we, friggin' Chicago? Reply
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wwwonderer
Mar 10, 09 10:16 AM CDT
It's nice to have role models and goals. Nothing like Chicago's finest.
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muleskinner
Mar 10, 09 11:21 AM CDT
yea, and they still havent done anything about the cop who keeps killing his wifes and taking on new young ones-- Reply
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