Park Police Sergeant Charged With 5 Felonies

» Minneapolis Park Police Sgt. Joey Lash has been charged with 5 counts of Theft By Swindle Of Public Funds. The charges warrant up to 50 years incarceration.

Minneapolis Park Police Sgt. Joey Lash still has a nameplate on his office door, but he has been at home, off the street, for two months.

Two months ago, criminal accusations surfaced against the officer for allegedly filling out multiple time sheets, while only working one job at a time.

In his role with the park police, Lash supervises the school liaison program, acting as a go-between with the police and the Minneapolis school district, advising both staff and students. « As reported by Twin Cities Fox TV, full story available on their website.