— A former Edmond police officer arrested in connection with the theft of $8,000 in evidence money remains free on bail.

Benjamin C. Northcutt, 35, is charged in Oklahoma County District Court with grand larceny. He was released from jail last week on $2,000 bail.

Northcutt, a former patrol officer, was fired March 21. He began work at the police department Dec. 13, 2004, said Anita Breen, Edmond human resource director.

Police Chief Bob Ricks on Thursday would not comment about his former officer's arrest.