One police chief from Iowa has some explaining to do. Allegedly, he stole nearly $200,000 from local cities and thought no one would notice. The transactions were made with equipment owned by the city and dispersed to other emergency responders.
Iowa police chief steals $200,000 from local cities
William Daggett of Iowa served as the Police chief of Mitchellville and the interim city administrator. He resigned once a state audit was released. Now faces charges for with first-degree theft and felonious misconduct.
Newly elected Baxter officials noticed financial irregularities and requested state intervention. The audit shows that about $75,000 of improperly paid out of city funds for payroll and compensatory time.
Plus, Daggett received over $50,000 in improper pay. Auditors reported that his work hours do not align with when he was really on duty. Katelyn Wilson, the former city clerk faces a charge for unauthorized computer access, which is an aggravated misdemeanor…