A former judge who recently pleaded guilty to charges related to stealing cocaine out of evidence has been temporarily suspended by the state Disciplinary Board.

The Disciplinary Board announced that former Washington County Court of Common Pleas Judge Paul Pozonsky has been placed on temporary suspension after he was convicted of theft by unlawful taking, obstructing the administration of law and misapplication of entrusted property and property of government institution. The suspension is set to take effect Sept. 18.

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