PITTSBURGH —

A judge sentenced a former McKeesport detective to jail time after he pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from the Fraternal Order of Police.

Former officer Joseph Osinski will serve a 9- to 18-month sentence in alternative housing, most likely a halfway house. Advertisement

The sentence outraged FOP officials whose dues were stolen by Osinski.

"I thought that was a ridiculous and light sentence," said Mike Slawianowski, president of FOP Lodge 91.

"He recommended raising our dues every year just so we put more money in his pocket. And I think 9 to 18 months is despicable. I think he should be in jail for a lot longer with no alternative housing," said Matthew Feldmeier, an FOP board member.

Osinski's attorney told the judge he deserved a light sentence becau

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