Andrew L. Davey, Wire Fraud, Kansas 2012

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – In a shocking case of corruption, former Lenexa technology director Andrew L. Davey has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge.

Andrew L. Davey, 44, of Overland Park, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, admitting to the crime occurring from 2010 to 2012 while he was the director of technology for the City of Lenexa.

According to court documents, Davey purchased numerous electronic devices, including iPads, computers, digital cameras, and televisions, using city funds. He then gave these items to friends, traded them for other merchandise or services, or sold them on eBay, keeping the proceeds for himself.

For instance, Davey gave iPads to members of his church, and traded an iPad to another city employee for wheels and tires. The other employee was not aware the iPad belonged to the city. He also gave his mother a 50-inch television and iPad that were purchased with city funds, telling her the equipment was obsolete and the city no longer needed it.

With sentencing set for January 20, both parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of 12 months and 1 day in prison and restitution of approximately $103,677.

U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom commended the Lenexa Police Department, the FBI, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Oakley for their work on the case.

Andrew L. Davey’s crimes have left the people of Lenexa in shock and outrage, highlighting the need for closer oversight and accountability in government institutions.

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