A North Louisiana police chief and a former assistant chief have been arrested and accused of stealing money meant for the family of a fallen officer.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said Mangham Police Chief Perry Fleming is accused of opening a beneficiary account in the name of a former officer who was killed in the line of duty.
Fleming is accused of collecting more than $6,000 intended for the officer’s family, and using the money for personal travel.
Former Assistant Police Chief Dakota McKinney is accused of helping Fleming destroy public records.
Both Fleming and McKinney face several charges, including criminal conspiracy and malfeasance in office.
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