A former Newtown Township police detective will be on probation for stealing drugs from a drop-off box in the police station lobby. Charles Palko, 46, of Harleysville, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance.

The investigation into Palko began after his coworkers suspected he took drugs from the lobby drop-off box.

Palko will spend one year on probation and to complete 50 hours of community service, the Courier Times reported.