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Ex-Police Chief Denning Guilty of Evidence Tampering

8/6/2025

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Former Greensburg Police Chief Shawn Denning has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence, resulting in a year of probation. This comes after his January 2023 arrest for drug trafficking, which led to a 15-month federal prison sentence. His actions, including the mysterious disappearance of a backpack filled with illegal drugs, have shattered public trust in law enforcement.

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Former Greensburg Police Chief Shawn Denning has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence, resulting in a year of probation. This comes after his January 2023 arrest for drug trafficking, which led to a 15-month federal prison sentence. His actions, including the mysterious disappearance of a backpack filled with illegal drugs, have shattered public trust in law enforcement.