HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A Christian County deputy has been accused of stealing from a juvenile services program.
In November of 2017 Kentucky State Police received a complaint of a possible theft from the Christian County Juvenile Services Foundation.
The foundation is a nonprofit which works closely with juveniles who are criminally charged with drug offenses. Tucker served as the president of the foundation.
Tucker was suspended in November following the complaint.
An investigation determined that Tucker stole in excess of $55,000 over a seven year period.
After an investigation, Deputy Steve Tucker was indicted for theft by unlawful taking over $10,000.
Tucker was arrested by Kentucky State Police on February 9, 2018.
He was booked into the Christian County Jail and the investigation continues.