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David Phillips

(Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Carrie Ann Murray

TIMBERLAKE, Ohio -- The suspended Timberlake police chief was arrested Friday, along with another suspended village police officer, after they were indicted on theft in office charges.

David Phillips, the suspended chief, and Carrie Ann Murray, the suspended officer, were arrested in Parma, Lake County Prosecutor Charles Coulson told the media Friday.

Last October, the Ohio Attorney General's office said it was investigating theft allegations in the village's police department. About that time, Phillips and Murray were taken off their jobs.

Phillips was also indicted on Friday for tampering with records.

The indictment contends the pair obtained property or services with a value of at least $7,500. Phillips and Murray are expected to be arraigned next week.