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Officer accused of stealing from 2 police departments

BLAWNOX — A police officer stands accused of stealing from two western Pennsylvania police departments where he worked.

Joseph Lynn, 34, of McKeesport, is charged with theft, evidence tampering, lying to authorities, obstructing the administration of law and misapplication of entrusted property. It wasn’t known Wednesday if he’s retained an attorney.

Lynn is accused of multiple thefts from the Blawnox police force, where he currently serves, and the North Braddock police department, where he previously worked.

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