2 former St. Joseph County cops face more drug charges

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2 former St. Joseph County cops face more drug charges

On Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, FBI agents arrested Ryan Huston and Andy Taghon (both pictured here), fired in July 2006 from their jobs as St. Joseph County Police officers; and Jamie Buford, on paid leave from the South Bend Police Department. Federal prosecutors charged Huston, Taghon and Buford with aiding and abetting wire fraud and conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute the drug. (WSBT photo)

By Beth Boehne

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two former St. Joseph County officers face more federal charges.

Ryan Huston and Andrew Taghon already faced drug and fraud charges following a federal investigation.

Now, prosecutors added two more drug charges for Taghon and one more for Huston.

Taghon also faces gun charges.

Both officers were fired in 2006.

Former South Bend Corporal Jamie Buford also faces charges in the case. He resigned in October.

All three men pleaded not guilty and will be in court next Thursday.

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