Former police officer Dennis James Hall, 40, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court for lying to law enforcement about a theft he committed while on-duty, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
On Oct. 6, 2021, while on-duty as a police officer, Hall was called to a scene where a deceased woman was found in a hotel room. During the on-scene investigation, Hall entered the woman’s hotel room on his own then stole $345 in cash.
When the Sapulpa Police, FBI, and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) first learned that a theft may have been committed, they contacted the OSBI for assistance. Hall was then interviewed by law enforcement and lied about committing the theft despite being confronted with evidence in the case.
In his plea agreement, Hall admitted that he lied and made false statements to investigators during the Nov. 15, 2021, interview.
The Sapulpa Police, FBI, and OSBI conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Niko A. Boulieris is prosecuting the case.
Hall pleaded guilty to making false statements, a felony. The plea agreement calls for Hall to serve five years of probation. Further, the defendant will no longer be permitted to serve as a law enforcement officer.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and integrity in law enforcement. The public has a right to trust those who serve and protect them.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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