14 tracked local-level public-corruption cases — sourced from DOJ + FBI press releases and 230+ news outlets.
A school superintendent is alleged to have misused a district credit card for personal purchases exceeding $1,000 and is charged with theft, forgery, and official misconduct.
Denver police officer Gabriel Lucero is charged with third-degree assault, official misconduct, and false reporting in connection with an alleged assault at a 16th Street nightclub in May. Lucero was arrested and subsequently fired from the department.
Martin Cuellar, sheriff of Webb County, Texas, is alleged to have misappropriated county funds and faces potential imprisonment of up to 10 years if convicted.
A former Great Falls town council member, former town administrator, and police chief are charged with allegedly placing unauthorized tracking devices on vehicles using town resources and a town credit card to reimburse approximately $1,212.94 for the tracking service.
A former CEO of a New York City homeless services contractor was sentenced to six months in prison for allegedly fraudulently steering contracts to a business associate and concealing their business connection to secure lucrative deals, resulting in approximately $50 million in inflated city contracts.
Chester Wilson Jr., former chief of staff to then-Alderman Carrie Austin, was sentenced to three years probation and a $20,000 fine. Prosecutors allege Wilson accepted home improvement materials including granite countertops and sump pumps as bribes in exchange for political favors.
Dexter Kishida, an ex-city employee, is charged with theft, forgery, and official misconduct involving allegations that he allegedly misled the Hawaii Foodbank regarding federal reimbursement money.
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams and top aides are alleged to have been involved in bribery and kickback schemes tied to migrant services contracts. The allegations suggest aides may have reaped financial windfalls while the mayor publicly warned of the migrant crisis's harm to the city.
Dexter Kishida, a former city worker, is charged with theft, forgery, and official misconduct for allegedly orchestrating a scheme in which the Hawaii Foodbank spent approximately $800,000 through misuse of CARES Act funds.
John Alite, a former New Jersey councilman, is charged with extortion and loan sharking. Prosecutors allege he returned to criminal activity while serving in public office.
Two men, including an individual serving as a local councilman, are alleged to have been involved in an extortion scheme. The investigation is ongoing.
A Weld County sheriff's deputy is alleged to have committed domestic violence offenses including stalking, harassment, and assault, and is additionally charged with tampering with physical evidence and first-degree official misconduct.
Dustin Wade Schwebke, a Fairmont police officer, is charged with third-degree criminal sexual assault, threats of violence, and witness tampering allegedly arising from a civil-custody matter. The investigation was conducted by external agencies due to a conflict of interest.
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County, Georgia, is charged with theft and misuse of office for allegedly stealing departmental firearms over several years to support his drug addiction, including exchanging weapons for controlled substances.