A former police officer from Runcorn has been charged with offences including conspiracy to commit burglary and money laundering.
Stephanie Heaps, 30, who previously served with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in Bolton, was charged with two counts of misconduct in a public office, conspiracy to commit burglary, money laundering and intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an either-way offence, the Manchester Evening News reports.
A GMP spokesperson said misconduct proceedings in relation to the 30-year-old, of Runcorn, are due to start after the criminal proceedings.