ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- Two eastern Ohio police chiefs accused of breaking into a home to dig for celebrity tabloid material have been arrested.
A special prosecutor has said he was looking into allegations that the chiefs in May illegally entered the home of a woman carrying twins for actors Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
Belmont County jail personnel confirm that Martins Ferry Police Chief Barry Carpenter and Bridgeport Police Chief Chad Dojack were booked Wednesday night and released.
The jail would not release charges or if the men posted bonds.
Harrison County Prosecutor T. Shawn Hervey had said he would likely present charges to the grand jury this week. He has scheduled a Friday news conference.
The surrogate mother was not at the Martins Ferry home at the time of the alleged break-in.
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