Former Nebraska police chief federally charged

A former Nebraska police chief has been federally charged with misusing public funds.
Published: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT
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OAKLAND, Neb. (WOWT) - A former Nebraska police chief has been federally charged for misusing public funds.

Last year, the Nebraska State Auditor issued a 34-page report saying Oakland Police Chief Terry Poland misused thousands of dollars in public funds to buy things like a wakeboard and fishing shelter.

Court records state the federal charge is for buying a basketball backboard for his home.

Poland resigned last August. His preliminary hearing is set for April 14.