Ex-Antioch cop convicted of steroid distribution, altering records
Briefly

Devon Wenger, a former Antioch police officer, was convicted of distributing steroids and obstructing a federal investigation, facing sentences totaling up to 30 years. Unlike 13 of his former colleagues who have either pleaded guilty or been convicted since 2023, Wenger had maintained his innocence, claiming his downfall stemmed from exposing misconduct within the department. Key testimony from fellow ex-officer Daniel Harris shed light on a larger steroid distribution network implicating multiple officers and revealing deeper issues of corruption that may affect local law enforcement practices.
Wenger's conviction for distributing steroids and obstruction will have severe consequences, with potential sentences up to 30 years combined, adding scrutiny to local law enforcement.
The testimony of Daniel Harris, another ex-officer, revealed a widespread steroid distribution network among local police, indicating deeper systemic issues in the Antioch and Pittsburg departments.
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