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LINCOLN, Neb. (KETV) — A Lincoln officer was cited Tuesday for allegedly buying alcohol for his girlfriend, officials said.
Lancaster County Sheriff Investigators cited 26-year-old Scott Bierle for procuring alcohol for a minor, Mercedees Smith, 19, and minor in possession of alcohol.
Bierle and Smith are in a dating relationship, deputies said.
On Dec. 21, Chief Jeffrey Bliemeister contacted Sheriff Terry Wagner with information a Lincoln police officer may have provided alcohol to a minor and asked if the Sheriff’s Office would conduct an investigation into the potential criminal violation while the Lincoln Police Department conducted its internal investigation.
The criminal investigation revealed off-duty Lincoln police officers gathered at a local bar on Dec. 16, 2018.
During that gathering, Bierle purchased alcohol for Smith, police said. There is no indication other Lincoln police officers who were present were responsible for any criminal violations.
Bierle has since been placed on modified duty.
Bierle and Smith are scheduled to appear in Lancaster County Court Feb. 13.
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