Lexington man and former Kentucky FOP leader sentenced to 2 years in prison over $187,000 fraud scheme

A Lexington man who previously led the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme totaling about $187,000, according to a report published Tuesday by WKYT. The case concluded in federal and state-court filings in Kentucky, with the sentencing taking place as part of the criminal proceedings tied to the alleged misappropriation of funds.

The sentencing report said the Kentucky State FOP submitted a victim impact statement to the court. In that statement, the organization described the harm felt by its members, characterizing the conduct as a deep betrayal within the ranks of those who rely on the group for support and community.

WKYT reported that the amount at issue was approximately $187,000, which the court treated as the core figure in the fraud allegations addressed during the criminal case. The prison sentence of two years reflected the judge’s disposition after consideration of the record developed before sentencing, including filings from both sides.

While the fraud case resolved through sentencing on Tuesday’s timeline, the victim impact statement underscored that the consequences extended beyond the dollar amount. The Kentucky State FOP’s filing described impacts on trust and internal community standing, illustrating how organizational members may be affected when funds connected to their institution are alleged to have been diverted.

The report did not indicate a detailed breakdown of how the alleged fraud occurred in the sentencing stage described by WKYT, nor did it describe restitution terms in the portion summarized in the article. As with most fraud cases, the next steps after sentencing typically depend on the judgment entered by the court, including whether restitution or other conditions are listed and whether any post-sentencing motions or appeals are filed.

As of August 13, 2026, the two-year prison sentence is the central outcome reported for the Lexington defendant and the former state FOP leader. The case now turns on the formal judgment, any conditions set by the sentencing court, and the parties’ potential next filings in the court record.