Philandias Calvin accepted a plea deal with federal prosecutors in which he admitted to being a felon in possession of a firearm. He still faces an assault charge.
John Moten's term was set to expire in September. It's been extended through November as the search for the next police chief approaches the one-year mark.
Ford will be cremated and a memorial mass will be celebrated on Sept. 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 7148 Forsyth Boulevard in University City.
The agreement said that Gardner’s conduct “was negligent or perhaps reckless, but not intentional." In addition to the reprimand, Gardner was fined $750.
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