A Washington D.C. corrections officer stolen funds from his labor union to fund a lavish lifestyle, federal prosecutors said
, correctional officer was arrested Monday in connection with embezzling thousands of dollars from his labor union to fund a lavish lifestyle, including a pricey trip to New York City, federal prosecutors said.
Andra Parker Monday was charged with wire fraud after an FBI investigation revealed he stole the funds while serving as chairman of the Fraternal Order of Police – Department of Corrections Labor Committee between June 2018 and May 2019, according to court documents. An image of Times Square in New York City. Andra Parker, a correctional officer with the D.C. Department of Corrections allegedly stole money from her labor union to fund a trip to New York.
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