A former Sanford Police officer was given a suspended sentence for taking bribes in 2011.

Joseph Wiggins pleaded no contest to the charges.

It started when he conducted a traffic stop two years ago on Enrique Ramirez, who said he was driving with a suspended license.

Wiggins told Ramirez he was going to jail unless he wanted to pay $400 cash.

After Ramirez paid Wiggins, he filed a complaint and Sanford Police launched an investigation.

Wiggins ended up making the same offer to an undercover officer during a traffic stop.

He was arrested and fired.

Wiggins was also put on five years probation and ordered to re-pay Ramirez.