While the police department is under scrutiny because one of its officers is under investigation, Canby police chief, Greg Kroeplin has decided to resign from his post after 29 years of service. He has also sent word to the officials of the city that he was retiring soon.
It had been reported in February 5, 2009 that Jason Deason received a warrant of arrest for buying steroids in uniform. In July 2006 a tip had reached the office of Chief Kroeplin through an individual outside of the police department that Deason was seen to have been in his uniform, riding his motorcycle to Oregon City.
In one of the investigations done by the FBI, a steroid supplier named Brian Jackson had admitted to providing Deason of the controlled substance. The officer would buy from him quite regularly and oftentimes in his uniform.
William Traverso, one of Deason alleged suppliers had been caught and indicted with theft, possession and distribution of steroids.
From KGW.com:
Jason D. Deason, 38, was indicted on charges of official misconduct and possession of a controlled substance. Deason joined the department in 1999 and resigned in July 2008.
Meanwhile, one of Deason’s suspected suppliers, was arrested in February. William J. Traverso, 38, was charged with theft, possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance. He posted bail and was released from the Clackamas County Jail.
FBI agents say Traverso acknowledged selling steroids and human growth hormone to Deason. Traverso gave agents an April 30, 2002, order from Deason for steroids, written on Canby police stationary, according to affidavits.
Two other men are in federal custody, accused of selling stolen firearms to Traverso.
While this was taking place in the police department Kroeplin was on leave. However, he had been criticized and accused of not looking into the matter when he had received the tip about Jason’s misdemeanor.
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