A former police chief in Kentucky has just received a stiff sentence for stealing thousands from city funds. Jason Dewayne Cross, 46, of Columbia, was sentenced to 5 months in federal prison for embezzling over $25,000 from the Columbia Police Department evidence room and drug purchase fund.
Between February 2020 and February 2021, Cross, who was the Columbia Chief of Police at the time, made off with the cash. That’s a serious betrayal of trust and a crime that will not be taken lightly.
As part of his sentence, Cross will also serve a 1-year term of supervised release. The case against him was investigated by the Kentucky State Police and the Columbia Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weiser prosecuted the case.
Embezzlement is a serious crime that undermines trust in public institutions. It’s a federal offense for a city employee to steal more than $5,000 from a city that receives over $10,000 in federal assistance in a calendar year, as it is in this case.
The Columbia Police Department’s evidence room and drug purchase fund are meant to be secure and transparent. When funds go missing, it’s a serious breach of trust for the community.
Jason Dewayne Cross will serve his time, and it’s a warning to other public officials who might be tempted to engage in similar behavior.
This case is a reminder that the public will hold public officials accountable for their actions.
Jason Dewayne Cross, the former police chief, stole over $25,000 from the Columbia Police Department evidence room and drug purchase fund between February 2020 and February 2021. He was sentenced to 5 months in federal prison and a 1-year term of supervised release.
The sentence is a result of a joint investigation by the Kentucky State Police and the Columbia Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weiser prosecuting the case.
The case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in public institutions, particularly when it comes to sensitive funds and evidence.
A former police chief in Kentucky has been sentenced to prison for embezzling thousands from city funds. Jason Dewayne Cross, 46, of Columbia, received a 5-month prison sentence and a 1-year term of supervised release for violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 666(a)(1)(A), which makes it a federal offense for a city employee to steal more than $5,000 from a city that receives over $10,000 in federal assistance in a calendar year.
Cross stole over $25,000 from the Columbia Police Department evidence room and drug purchase fund between February 2020 and February 2021. He was the Columbia Chief of Police at the time of the crime.
The case was investigated by the Kentucky State Police and the Columbia Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weiser prosecuting the case.
This is a serious breach of trust for the community, and it highlights the need for transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The sentence sends a strong message that public officials will be held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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