Former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, part of Mayor LaToya Cantrell's security detail, indicted on eight counts, including seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements.

Former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, who was part of Mayor LaToya Cantrell's security detail, has been indicted on eight counts, including seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements. The indictment alleges that Vappie claimed to be on duty while pocketing up to $7,177.49 in payments from the city and denied having a romantic relationship with Cantrell to federal agents.