Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested following a federal grand jury indictment for extorting a cannabis company executive. He faces two counts of extortion under color of official right. U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley accused him of abusing his official position for personal gain, emphasizing that elected officials in law enforcement should uphold ethical standards. Foley's statement highlighted the expectation for law enforcement officials to act in the public's interest and criticized Tompkins' alleged self-serving behavior as detrimental to public trust and service.
Elected officials, particularly those in law enforcement, are expected to be ethical, honest and law abiding - not self-serving. His alleged actions are an affront to the voters and taxpayers who elected him.
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested Friday after a federal grand jury indicted him for allegedly extorting a cannabis company executive, on two counts of extortion under color of official right.
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