CLEVELAND — The 18-year-old woman charged in the murder of Cleveland police officer Shane Bartek was back in court Thursday morning to face a judge in an unrelated arson case.
During the brief hearing, Tamara McLoyd appeared via video as her bond in this particular case was continued at $50,000 with the first pretrial set for 9 a.m. on Feb. 17.
Court records show the arson charge is connected to an incident involving a 2015 Cadillac CTS back in November.
McLoyd has been in custody since her arrest in the New Year’s Eve shooting death of officer Bartek. She has pleaded not guilty in that case.
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Officer Bartek, 25, was shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 4300 block of Rocky River Drive around 6 p.m. on Dec. 31. He was a two-year veteran with the Cleveland Police Department.
He was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery last month.
“Shane proudly served the 5th District and was a member of the ‘145,’ according to his obituary. “He was an avid basketball and soccer enthusiast. Shane was one to never miss an opportunity to spend quality time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.”
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Editor's note: Video in the player above covers the funeral for officer Bartek as published on Jan. 11, 2022.