DUNKERTON, Iowa (AP) - The former police chief improperly charged at least $2,500 in fuel to Dunkerton while he was still employed by the city, according to a special state investigatory report released Thursday.
City officials asked for an investigation after allegations were made against Tim Schultz, who resigned in August 2014. The report from the Iowa auditor’s office said investigators identified more than $2,500 in fuel purchases between Jan. 1, 2013, and Aug. 13, 2014, by Schultz when he was not on duty.
There wasn’t enough documentation to determine whether there were more improper fuel purchases, state Auditor Mary Mosiman said in the report.
A public phone listing for Schultz could not be found. It’s unclear whether he has attorney who could be contacted to comment on his behalf. Schultz had worked for the city for 25 years.
The report has been sent to prosecutors. Black Hawk County Attorney Linda Fangman said she couldn’t comment about the potential prosecution of Schultz because she’d not yet had time to review the report.
Schultz’s resignation last year prompted discussion about whether the town of 850 people could afford to maintain its small force or should contract with the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office. Mayor Ed Jessen said Thursday that city officials sided with residents who wanted to keep the local unit. The force now consists of the new chief, Ed Adams, and one part-time officer, Jessen said.
The mayor declined to comment about the allegations against Schultz.
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