Texas narco cop stole suspected drug dealer’s Air Jordans during raid: investigators

A crooked Texas cop is being investigated for snatching a suspected drug dealer's brand-new Air Jordan sneakers during a raid that turned up no drugs, investigators said.

By Philip Caulfield / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 8:44 AM

Sgt. Antoine Williams was busted during a drug raid for stealing a pair of tennis shoes from the home of Marquis Green.

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Sgt. Antoine Williams of the Fort Worth Police Department has been accused of stealing a suspected drug dealer's sneakers during a raid.

A crooked Texas cop snatched a suspected drug dealer's brand-new Air Jordan sneakers during a raid that turned up no drugs, investigators said.
Sgt. Antoine Williams, 37, was under investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department's after two officers on his narcotics unit said he stole the kicks during a raid on a suspected drug den on Oct. 16, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported.
Fort Worth cops said they'd made undercover buys from Marquis Green, 21, and obtained a search warrant on his East Fort Worth home, the station reported.
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Marquis Green said the cops didn't find any drugs at his home, but they did take his shoes, a video game and several thousand dollars in cash.

On the day of the raid, Green was arrested for a traffic violation near the house and spent the night in jail.
When he came home, he said several pairs of his shoes were missing, including the pricey Nike sneaks.

"They didn't find no drugs in the house at all," he told NBC. "They just took shoes that I ain't never wore."
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Green said the officers snatched a pair of his brand-new Air Jordans.

Green also said a Grand Theft Auto video game and some $3,000 in cash were missing.
Cops reported finding $1,600 — but no drugs.
Wililams, a 13-year-vet, was placed on restricted duty on Monday after sneakers matching the ones taken from Green's house were found at his home.
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Williams, a 13-year vet, has been placed on restricted duty.

The investigation is ongoing.
Green, whose rap sheet includes busts for drug possession and theft, said Williams was the real criminal.
"They is the bad guys, really," he told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. "They just got a badge on their side, that's the only thing."
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Miramardennis3 hours ago

Read the article as it was more than sneakers stolen.

Michael Himes5 hours ago

Oh...they investigate cops in Texas for stealing? Well, he should quit and join the NYPD, where such actions are a 'perk' not a crime.

realtiyistruth6 hours ago

pathetic, truly pathetic, A pair of sneakers costing a life time of salary, benefits and retirement pension ..dam those sneakers are such a hot item,... we are in the wrong business!

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