Hobson City, Alabama - Former police chief sentenced to prison
By Elsie Hodnett, 05/22/07
A former Hobson City police chief was sentenced last week to 46 months in federal prison, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.
Daryl Parker, 54, of Lincoln pleaded guilty to selling firearms to a convicted felon and extorting money under color of official right to release an impounded vehicle.
Parker was indicted in October 2006. He cooperated in the investigation after being confronted with the allegations.
U.S. District Court Judge Lynwood Smith said a police chief is in a position of trust and the punishment should reflect the seriousness of the crime.
Parker was sentenced to 46 months for each count to which he pleaded guilty, but sentences will run concurrently because of his health and cooperation, Smith said.
Parker will report to prison on June 27, 2007.
“A corrupt cop cannot hide behind a badge,” U.S. attorney Alice H. Martin said. “Integrity will be restored through quick investigation and strong prosecution. I commend local law enforcement.”
The case was investigated by the Calhoun/Cleburne County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, along with special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the FBI. Assistant United States attorney Pat Meadows prosecuted the case.
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A former Hobson City police chief was sentenced last week to 46 months in federal prison, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.
Daryl Parker, 54, of Lincoln pleaded guilty to selling firearms to a convicted felon and extorting money under color of official right to release an impounded vehicle.
Parker was indicted in October 2006. He cooperated in the investigation after being confronted with the allegations.
U.S. District Court Judge Lynwood Smith said a police chief is in a position of trust and the punishment should reflect the seriousness of the crime.
Parker was sentenced to 46 months for each count to which he pleaded guilty, but sentences will run concurrently because of his health and cooperation, Smith said.
Parker will report to prison on June 27, 2007.
“A corrupt cop cannot hide behind a badge,” U.S. attorney Alice H. Martin said. “Integrity will be restored through quick investigation and strong prosecution. I commend local law enforcement.”
The case was investigated by the Calhoun/Cleburne County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, along with special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the FBI. Assistant United States attorney Pat Meadows prosecuted the case.
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