A Washington DC corrections officer was arrested Monday in connection with embezzling thousands of dollars from his union to finance a lavish lifestyle, including an expensive trip to New York City, federal prosecutors said.
Andra Parker was charged Monday with wire fraud after an FBI investigation revealed she stole the funds while serving as chair of the Fraternal Order of Police – Department of Corrections Labor Committee between June 2018 and May 2019, according to documents. judicial.
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An image of Times Square in New York City. Andra Parker, a correctional officer with the DC Department of Corrections allegedly stole union money from her to finance a trip to New York.
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As president, Parker had access to the union’s bank accounts and was issued a debit card, the Justice Department said.
He used the stolen money on unofficial travel, lodging and entertainment for himself and his friends, authorities said.
During a trip to New York City, Parker spent more than $7,000 including rooms and expenses at a Times Square hotel, more than $370 on tickets to a New York Knicks game and an additional $616 on tickets to “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”. .”
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He also spent more than $2,000 on tickets to a Sept. 25, 2018 concert to see Diana Ross in Maryland, prosecutors said.
Fox News Digital has contacted the Department of Corrections and the union.
