LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Six Louisville Metro Police officers have been indicted by a Jefferson County Grand Jury in a work fraud scheme. Those officers allegedly worked and were paid for private security jobs during their regular patrol shifts.
According to the Commonwealth Attorney’s office, Officers Michael Abernathy, Jr., Dontae Booker, Cortez Ernest, Jackie Miller, Ashley M. Spratt and Roniqua L. Yocum were indicted on one count of theft by deception over $500. Officers Booker, Miller, Spratt and Yocum were indicted on criminal syndication. Officer Miller was also indicted on one count of tampering with physical evidence. Officer Abernathy was indicted on criminal facilitation to criminal syndication.
The officers are expected to be arraigned on May 20 in Jefferson District Court.
Deputy Chief Michael Sullivan released the statement regarding the investigation.
“A Public Integrity Unit investigation was initiated several months ago when we discovered possible criminal behavior by several officers. We take allegations of officers involved in criminal wrongdoing seriously. After a thorough investigation and consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, these cases were today presented to the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury returned indictments on six officers. All six are on administrative re-assignment."
Nick Mudd, the attorney for officers Yocum and Booker, had this to say:
“Officers Yocum and Booker have faithfully and honorably served this community. We are upset the Commonwealth has sought indictments in this case and look forward to see what proof they intend to produce.”
Brian Butler, the attorney for Jackie Miller, released the following statement:
“We are disappointed by the Indictment. Jackie has served this community well and honorably as a Louisville Police Officer. We look forward to receiving the discovery and analyzing these allegations.”
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