Chief of Police Sentenced to 60 Months After Pleading Guilty to Wire Fraud and Embezzlement

Adair Police Chief Rodney Anderson Sentenced to Federal Prison

60-Month Sentence for Misusing Public Funds

Adair Police Chief Rodney Anderson, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and embezzlement, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison. Anderson was found to have misused public funds for personal gain, including using city funds to pay for personal expenses and embezzling money from the city's police union.

The case against Anderson is part of a broader crackdown on white-collar crime by the U.S. Department of Justice. In recent years, the DOJ has brought charges against a number of high-profile white-collar criminals, including Bernie Madoff, Elizabeth Holmes, and former Goldman Sachs executive Rajat Gupta.

The sentencing of Anderson sends a strong message that white-collar crime will not be tolerated. These crimes can have a devastating impact on individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. The DOJ is committed to holding white-collar criminals accountable for their actions and protecting the public from these harmful crimes.