Friday, March 13, 2026

Decatur police officer on leave after being charged with Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person


By Stephanie Obediku

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur police officer is now on administrative leave after he was arrested Monday night.

Officer Elijah Cole is charged with Theft-First Degree and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person.

Cole’s arrest stems from an investigation into a December report alleging criminal activity by a DPD officer.

He has served for over four years with the department, in two separate periods of employment, as a patrol officer.

No further information is available as an internal investigation is underway.  

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Decatur police officer on leave after being charged with Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person 

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