PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — On Wednesday, a seven-count indictment was returned by a Pike County Grand Jury against Cassandra Meinert, of Waverly. 

Meinert, who was formerly employed as a Piketon police officer, has been charged with theft in office, theft, and personated an officer.

According to court records, the allegations against Meinert include committing theft while working as a police officer, as well as personating a peace officer in order to commit theft on several occasions.

Meinert pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on her own recognizance with a pretrial hearing scheduled.

CREDIT: MGN

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