Seattle police officer fired after complicated Ponzi scheme, bankruptcy plot

SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was fired after an investigation found he violated department policies related to honesty, professionalism, and adherence to the law stemming from his conduct during personal bankruptcy proceedings and a failed real estate venture, according to a newly released disciplinary summary.

The termination followed an investigation by the Seattle Office of Police Accountability into allegations that the officer and his wife defrauded investors connected to a home renovation project before he joined the force and later made false statements in bankruptcy filings.

OPA Director Bonnie Glenn sustained three allegations against the officer, concluding he violated department standards requiring employees to obey the law, act professionally, and provide truthful and complete information. The discipline imposed was termination, according to the agency’s closed case summary issued Sept. 18, 2025…

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