Dawn C. Foret, Theft of Government Funds, Louisiana 2024
Former Terrebonne Sheriff's Detective Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds
In a shocking turn of events, former Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO) Detective Dawn C. Foret, 38, of Houma, Louisiana, was sentenced to 3 years of probation, restitution of $14,728 to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, and a $100 special assessment.
The sentencing took place on today after Foret pleaded guilty to a one-count Bill of Information for theft of government funds.
According to court documents, Foret was charged with improperly overbilling a federally funded law enforcement grant designed to curb underage drinking known as the Juvenile Underage Drinking Enforcement Grant (“JUDE”) for the years 2009 through 2012.
Foret was appointed to administer the grant, which was funded by the United States Department of Transportation to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, which also administered the grant. The grant paid overtime hours for officers to investigate bars and convenience stores to see if they were illegally providing alcohol to minors.
The focus of the inquiry concerned Foret's billing of the JUDE grant, which began in the fall of 2010. Foret inserted herself into practically every TPSO JUDE grant narrative as being present and billed for every hour of operation, even though she did not physically participate in any of the JUDE grant operations from November 6, 2010, until the grant expired in July 2012.
The total loss to the grant is $14,728.00. U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Edward J. Rivera and Bill McSherry were in charge of the prosecution.
Defendant: Dawn C. Foret
Criminal Charges: Theft of government funds
City and State: Houma, Louisiana
Date: Today (no specific date mentioned)
Sentence: 3 years of probation, restitution of $14,728, and a $100 special assessment
Dollar Amount: $14,728
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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