Trial to begin for former East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner for alleged financial crimes

The trial is set to begin for former East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner this week for alleged financial crimes, which include collecting and failing to remit sales tax, passing bed checks, theft in office and money laundering. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office says the trial’s proceedings are slated to begin at 9 a.m. Monday. Gardner, 49, was previously indicted on the following charges in the case: One count of aggravated theft One count of telecommunications fraud Six counts of collecting and failing to remit Six counts of fraudulent actions concerning a tax return One count of tampering with records Three counts of passing bad checks Two counts of money laundering Two counts of theft in office Two counts of grand theft More details in the trial for former East Cleveland Police Chief Gardner: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/cri... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   /      Twitter:   / wkyc     Instagram:   /      Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app