Sheriff’s deputy suspected of commercial burglary

Newport Beach Police arrested an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy Tuesday on suspicion of commercial burglary, Newport Beach Police sergeant Evan Sailor said Friday.

The deputy is Gerald Edward Williams, a 48-year old resident of Newport Beach. Williams was arrested at 2 p.m. Tuesday after he entered a local pharmacy with intent to forge a prescription, authorities said.

“The commercial burglary stems from entering a pharmacy with intent to forge a prescription, which makes it a commercial burglary,” Sailor said.

Police said Williams’ bail was $20,000 and that he bailed out shortly after being arrested.

Authorities could not provide any additional information, as the investigation is ongoing.

— Heidi Schultheis