Police Officer Accused of Stealing Bartender’s Casino Chips, Cash 

A San Pedro police officer has been arrested and charged with theft after a local bartender reported that casino chips and cash went missing following his detention earlier this month.

Kevin Salazar, a 28-year-old bartender from the San Pedrito area in San Pedro Town, reported that on the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, he was socialising at the Palm Casino when a female police officer approached him, conducted a search, and found him in possession of controlled drugs. Salazar was detained and escorted to the San Pedro Police Station.

Upon arrival at the station, Salazar was asked to hand over his personal belongings to be logged. He surrendered two green casino chips worth $50 each, 22 red casino chips valued at $10 each, $15 in cash, a cellphone, a watch, and a silver chain. He signed the station diary confirming these items.

The next day, on Wednesday, September 11, Salazar was officially arrested and charged with “Possession of Controlled Drugs.” After pleading guilty at the San Pedro Magistrate Court, he was fined. When he returned to the police station to collect his belongings, Salazar discovered that the casino chips valued at $320 and the $15 in cash were missing. The diarist allegedly told Salazar that he had only signed for his other items and not the casino chips or money.

Salazar immediately filed a report about the missing items. The police launched an internal investigation, reviewing video footage and taking a statement from the bartender.

As a result, 28-year-old police officer Keir Roebin David Morey, who resides on Jewfish Street in San Pedro Town, was detained and informed of the complaint against him. After being cautioned and advised of his constitutional rights, Morey was placed under investigation.

On Tuesday, September 17, Morey was formally arrested and charged with theft in connection to the missing casino chips and cash.