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Two NOLA Officers Fired Amid Fraud, Drug Charges

12/21/2025

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Officers Fired for Misconduct

Two New Orleans police officers, Christopher Jennings and Reginald Kohler, were terminated after lengthy internal investigations.
Christopher Jennings was found guilty of payroll fraud.
Reginald Kohler faced drug-related charges.
Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick announced policy changes that suspend officers charged with crimes and deny pay during investigations.
Kirkpatrick is reviewing cases of officers with pending criminal charges to enforce the new policies.

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Officer Fired for DUI

Springville City officials terminated Officer Larry R. Teuscher after his arrest for allegedly driving a city vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the incident after a sergeant detected alcohol on Teuscher.
Teuscher admitted to consuming two White Claws before driving.
The Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) will be informed, as POST can suspend or revoke police certifications.

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Officers Fired for Misconduct

Two New Orleans police officers, Christopher Jennings and Reginald Kohler, were terminated after lengthy internal investigations.
Christopher Jennings was found guilty of payroll fraud.
Reginald Kohler faced drug-related charges.
Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick announced policy changes that suspend officers charged with crimes and deny pay during investigations.
Kirkpatrick is reviewing cases of officers with pending criminal charges to enforce the new policies.

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