CHP arrests former police officer for fraud allegations

(FOX40.COM) — California Highway Patrol investigators arrested a former officer on Monday for multiple accusations related to insurance fraud and theft.

According to CHP, Jordan Lester, 44, filed a workers’ compensation insurance claim on July 12, 2021, and was placed off work by his physician in January 2022. He was a 16-year veteran of the department. While off work, an anonymous tip was received by the CHP’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations Unit, and an investigation was initiated.

CHP said the multi-year investigation revealed Lester committed worker’s compensation fraud by engaging in activities, while on injury leave, inconsistent with limitations and restrictions given by his medical providers. During the investigation, CHP investigators said they discovered that Lester committed perjury and made false statements to the Department of Motor Vehicles when he fraudulently misrepresented the purchase price of a vehicle he purchased.

An arrest warrant was issued for Lester by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office for several charges including perjury, false statements to fraudulently obtain compensation, and concealment or failure to disclose information affecting benefits. Lester was arrested and was booked into the Plumas County Jail in Plumas County.

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