A Brook Park police officer was taken into custody earlier this week by Lorain County Sheriff’s deputies.
Frankie Smith, 28, pled not guilty during his appearance in Elyria Municipal Court on October 21.
Smith was charged with:
- Burglary
- Improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle
- Theft
- DUI
- Criminal damaging
- Unlawful restraint
The judge set Smith’s bond at $242,500 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for October 29.
Brook Park Police Chief Edward Powers III issued the following statement to 19 News.
“On October 21, 2026, I became aware that Ptl. Smith, of the Brook Park Police Department, was involved in an incident in another jurisdiction. The situation is being investigated and is still developing.
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