A former McKeesport Police captain has been sentenced to 16 years probation after pleading guilty to stealing more than $250,000 from his department's evidence room over a four year period.

Allegheny County Judge Jennifer Satler reportedly said a probation sentence is appropriate , based on Halaszynski's lack of a criminal record and his requirement to pay restitution.

As part of his sentence, Halaszynski must pay back all of the money.

Christopher Halaszynski had been with the McKeesport Police Department for nearly 30 years and worked his way up the ranks to captain before he was charged with taking money from evidence in 159 cases, depositing the money into his personal bank account.

Former McKeesport Police Chief Mark Steele said he became suspicious last year when Halasyznski

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