CENTRAL, LA — A former Central Police lieutenant, Huey Haley, who was arrested in October for allegedly falsifying timesheets and defrauding the department of over $7,500, is now facing new accusations of paycheck fraud dating back to 2020.
Following a review of payroll records for the past four years, Central Police investigators discovered evidence suggesting that Haley had “double-dipped” — receiving pay from both extra-duty employers and the police department for the same hours. Investigators estimate that Haley claimed 1,400 hours of work he never performed, amounting to about $24,000 in fraudulent pay.
Despite the new findings, police announced that Haley would not be re-arrested for these additional offenses. Instead, they have forwarded their evidence to the District Attorney for potential prosecution.
Central Mayor Wade Evans has requested the state legislative auditor to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the police department following these developments.
Haley was initially arrested on October 28, 2024, on charges of malfeasance and payroll fraud for falsifying records between October 2023 and 2024. He allegedly reported 350 hours he did not work, defrauding the department of $7,640.
Haley’s lawyer, Lewis Unglesby, has repeatedly stated that the charges are politically motivated, insisting that Haley did not commit any wrongdoing. “The charges against my client are ill-founded,” Unglesby argued.
Haley resigned from the police force in October and was also employed full-time at Dixon Correctional, where he has been placed on paid suspension. Unglesby confirmed that Haley has since returned to work at Dixon. Despite the accusations, Haley’s legal team maintains that the hours Haley recorded were hours he genuinely worked.
