A 14-year member of the Edmonton Police Service has been charged with fraud, the police service announced Friday.
Const. Jeffery Benedict has been charged with one count of fraud under $5,000 in relation to a damage expense claim made in August of last year.
According to a news release, the director of law enforcement was notified and completed an investigation. The case was referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Services in Calgary who then recommended charges.
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Benedict will remain in a non-public facing position as the legal matters are ongoing, EPS said.
No further information was provided by EPS, citing the fact the matter is now before the court system.
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