Former Fort Worth police sergeant accused of embezzling thousands from benevolent fund
FORT WORTH -- A retired Fort Worth police sergeant has been indicted on a charge of embezzling money from the Fort Worth Benevolent Association while he was a treasurer of the group, according to court documents.
Michael Lynn Cagle, 53, is accused of embezzling between $30,000 and $150,000 from the fund starting in July 2015, according to the indictment on Nov. 19. He was released on $5,000 bond.
The association helps Fort Worth officers by providing death benefits to families of officers who died in the line of duty or were a victim of an accidental health while off duty. It also provides financial assistance to those who need help because of illnesses or other unexpected circumstances.
Cagle was last listed as a treasurer for the association during its October 2019 meeting. He retired from the department in May 2020.
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