HARDY, AR (KAIT) – A former
officer with the Hardy Police Department could face charges after admitting to
misusing the city's credit card.
According to a news release
from the Hardy Police Department, Officer Gary D. Henry was fired from the
department on Wednesday. He was terminated pending formal charges of fraud and
theft.
Police state Henry admitted to
using the City of Hardy's credit card to fuel his personal vehicle. An
investigation began when an unreasonable amount of fuel usage appeared on the
city's credit card statement.
Hardy Police Chief Ernest Rose
has turned the investigation over to Arkansas State Police.
Henry and his wife could face
possible charges of fraudulent use of a city credit card and theft, according
to Officer Jines with Arkansas State Police.
