Todd Morrell

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Service Record

New Orleans Louisiana Police Department

Main article: New Orleans Louisiana Police Department
Rank Sergeant
Dates of Service Hired in 1991.[1] Retired November 29, 2021.[2]
Salary $192,901 (2020)[3]
Last Known Status Retired[2]

Incident Reports

2021 Wire Fraud

A local news channel performed a detailed investigation into the timesheets and activities of Morrell and other officers.[3]

From 2018 to 2021, records show at least 18 occasions when Morrell was on duty but also participating in car races at the local track.[3][4]

On October 11 and 12, 2021, records show that Morrell was being paid to work both general duty shifts and off-duty detail shifts at the same time.[3]

On October 23, 2021, Morrell was filmed at his home while performing personal errands during hours when he was being paid to be on detail patrol at a nearby fairgrounds.[3]

On November 29, 2021, Morrell retired.[2]

Response Timeline

The department suspended Morrell from doing detail assignments, but he remained on active duty.[3]

The Public Integrity Bureau opened a disciplinary investigation. The Office of Independent Police Monitor, which investigates complaints involving off-duty police details, also is investigating.[5]

On January 11, 2024, Morrell was indicted on 12 federal counts of wire fraud. Morrell faces up to 20 years in prison.[6]

On January 26, 2024, Morrell pleaded not guilty.[7] ‎

References

  1. ↑ Todd morrell, Linkedin
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 NOPD Sergeant resigns after Zurik investigation, FOX8, 2021-12-08
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Lee Zurik, NOPD Sergeant caught on video at home while assigned detail, FOX 8, 2021-11-22
  4. ↑ Lee Zurik, NOPD Sergeant appears to be behind the wheel of racecar, instead of patrol car, FOX 8, 2021-11-16
  5. ↑ John Simerman, 26 New Orleans police officers suspended from off-duty security work amid investigation, nola.com, 2021-11-18
  6. ↑ John Simerman, Former NOPD sergeant Todd Morrell indicted on 12 counts of wire fraud, NOLA, 2024-01-11
  7. ↑ Missy Wilkinson, Former New Orleans police sergeant Todd Morrell pleads not guilty to federal charges, NOLA, 2024-01-26

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