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Former Sophia police officer found guilty

Local - 2/27/2013 10:46 AM by Nadine Grimley
SOPHIA - A former Sophia police officer was found guilty of charges that lead to his firing.

Raleigh County Magistrate Judge Richard Jones said that Damon McDowell was found guilty Tuesday for leaving a Beckley restaurant without paying the bill in March of 2012.  McDowell was fined $25 plus court costs ($165.80).  His defense attorney has filed paperwork to appeal the decision in Circuit Court.  A date there has yet to be set.