WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester police officer has been arrested after an investigation uncovered alleged criminal activity involving his off-duty assignments.
Colby Turner, a five-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, has been placed on administrative leave. He faces five felony counts of larceny over $1,200 by single scheme and a misdemeanor charge of submitting false claims for reimbursement.
Worcester Police say Turner requested and collected pay for off-duty assignments he never worked.
“At this time, we believe this is an isolated incident,” the Worcester Police Department said in a statement. “We will review our policies and procedures related to off-duty assignments, and will be conducting an internal and external audit of the system.”
The Massachusetts POST Commission, which reviews officer certifications, has been notified.
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