Ex Edmonton police officer sentenced for selling steroids to fellow members

A 25-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service member was sentenced Wednesday for selling steroids to other officers.

The sentence for Darren French included a $1,500 fine, probation and 240 hours community service. When charges were laid March 2015, French was relieved from duty without pay.

French pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking a controlled substance in June. He admitted to repeatedly selling anabolic steroids Stanozolol and Methyl-1-Testosterone to fellow officers.

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An ASIRT investigation was launched April of 2013 when the Edmonton Police Service learned one EPS police officer sold anabolic steroids to other officers of the police service between 2006 and 2010.

“This was an extremely complex and sensitive investigation that involved numerous witnesses, many of whom were police officers,” ASIRT said.

A second police officer also charged with selling steroids was ordered to stand trial.

Greg Lewis faces three counts of trafficking a controlled substance. He is suspended without pay.

As a result of the ASIRT investigation, six additional police officers were transferred out of their previous positions.

Edmonton police declined to provide information related to the employment history of the other members Thursday.