Warrant Issued For Former Central Texas Police Chief
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Warrant Issued For Former Central Texas Police Chief
A warrant has been issued for a former Central Texas police chief who failed to show up for a court appearance related to a misdemeanor theft charge stemming from the alleged misuse of money seized during an arrest.
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(July 1, 2008)—A warrant has been issued for former Troy police chief David Seward who failed to show up for a court appearance on June 11 related to a misdemeanor theft charge stemming from the alleged misuse of money seized during an arrest.

The Bell County Court Coordinator’s Office said Seward was due in court to tell a judge whether he had hired an attorney or needed court-appointed counsel.

Posters with the heading “Wanted by the Troy Police Department” and bearing a photo of Seward have been posted around Troy.

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Seward, who was fired in 2006 as a result of an investigation that involved the Texas Rangers, was arrested in April in Arlington on a misdemeanor warrant charging theft over $500, but under $1,500.

According to the affidavit issued for the arrest warrant, Seward told investigators he used money from a Troy account to pay for items for himself and his wife including an embroidery machine, a vacation, meals, gas and a rental car.

Seward was fired in August 2006 after spending six weeks on unpaid leave.

The Troy City Council suspended him on July 11, 2006 because of the ongoing investigation, which focused on the handling of money seized after drugs were found in a vehicle during a traffic stop.

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Posted by: CR Location: troy on Jun 27, 2011 at 10:48 AM

I just want it to be noted... I know all of the replacing officers. They all seem to have no problems with their jobs and have never once complained about their pay. One even talks about all of the leisure he enjoys. I definitely don't think this was a "take what you can get" scenario.
Posted by: Madmax Location: Killeen on Jul 4, 2008 at 11:34 AM

Na, I believe he came from Dalworthington Gardens DPS or Watauga DPS, I can't remember, but I heard it was one of those, you resign or get fired. He was obviously shady to begin with, but unfortunately, small cities that only pay small salaries have to take what they can get.... This dude is a bad cop and needs to pay his debt, PERIOD!
Posted by: anonymous w Location: Tx on Jul 3, 2008 at 07:41 PM

was this dude a Marlin pd reject?
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