Cop spared jail time

Cop spared jail time

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — A suspended Ohio police chief has been spared jail time for his part in snooping on the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Under terms of his sentence Wednesday, Chad Dojack of Bridgeport in eastern Ohio must complete 50 days of house arrest, three years’ probation and 100 hours of community service. He had pleaded no contest to dereliction of duty, a misdemeanor.

Dojack and Barry Carpenter, now ex-chief of nearby Martins Ferry, were accused of scheming to take things from the surrogate mother’s Martins Ferry home last year to sell to celebrity photographers. Carpenter was convicted of felony charges and sentenced to two years, eight months in prison. Bridgeport is considering whether Dojack will remain chief.

Stolen Monet is back

WARSAW, Poland — A Monet painting that was cut from its frame 10 years ago at a museum in western Poland and replaced with a copy painted on cardboard has been recovered, police said Wednesday. Officers also have arrested a 41-year-old male suspect who had the French Impressionist’s “Beach in Pourville” in his possession and confessed stealing it. The painting was valued at $1 million.

Today’s birthdays

Andy Rooney is 91. Actress Faye Dunaway is 69. Rapper LL Cool J is 42. Musician Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters (and Nirvana) is 41.