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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A state trooper was arrested Friday after authorities accused him of taking thousands of dollars from Hispanic motorists instead of issuing traffic tickets.
Lance Cpl. Stephen A. Watts, 28, of Pelion was charged with misconduct after he collected $40 from a driver instead of writing a ticket during a traffic stop Oct. 30 in Lexington County near Columbia, according to an arrest warrant.
More charges were expected, authorities said.
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