PLAINFIELD, Ind. — A Morgan County judge granted a former Plainfield police officer’s request to live in Florida as he awaits trial. Valentin Khazin is accused of trying to plant fake child abuse allegations against a rival officer.
On Wednesday, the court posted documents showing Khazin plans to live in Hallandale Beach, which is about 20 miles north of Miami. He’ll be allowed to reside there as long as he abides by several conditions, including not contacting the victim in the case. He’s also to “refrain from alcohol intoxication and the use or possession of any controlled substance” and “shall not carry a handgun.”
Khazin resigned after he learned state police were investigating him. A probable cause affidavit says Khazin tried to recruit a gas station clerk to help him set up a fellow officer. Court documents state the clerk was to write and send letters to Plainfield leaders accusing the other officer of abusing children. Investigators write that they have both audio and video evidence against Khazin.
He now faces two charges including felony official misconduct. Khazin entered a plea of not guilty. The Hendricks County prosecutor plans to dismiss and/or review more than 100 cases as a result of his conduct.
Before working in Indiana, Khazin served as a New York City police officer for several years. 13 Investigates learned, while in New York, he was disciplined for making up an accusation against an NYPD supervisor. 13 Investigates also discovered the state decertified him after he resigned from his position with NYPD.
Khazin’s next court date is scheduled for December. It’s unclear if he’ll be required to attend the proceedings in-person. A jury trial is currently scheduled to begin at the end of February.