Sheriff describes 'police corruption' after deputy arrest

A King County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday for investigation of promoting prostitution, theft and drugs.

But the problems extend far beyond the lone deputy, Sheriff John Urquhart said at a Thursday afternoon news briefing.

Members of the SWAT team were aware that the deputy, Darrion Keith Holiwell, was taking brass shells from a gun range where SWAT practices and sold them. Money went to a slush fund that was said to be affiliated with the Sheriff’s Office – but Urquhart said Holiwell kept that fund secret from commanders.

There is also evidence that Holiwell sold steroids to members of the SWAT team. But the Sheriff’s Office can’t say exactly how many deputies may be steroid users – it’s against the law for them to test."

*He also said there may be other charges for additional deputies who are being investigated. A major crimes detective is under investigation for rendering criminal assistance and obstruction because she’s believed to have tipped Holiwell when she learned of the investigation."

*“(It’s a) slap in the face to the Sheriff’s Office, to the rest of the SWAT team that was not engaged in this -- to the badge, to the profession, you name it,” Urquhart said."

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It’s against the law to test for steroids? Bad law