Former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie, once part of Mayor LaToya Cantrell's security detail, faces federal charges including fraud and falsifying records. Allegations suggest Vappie misused public funds and concealed his relationship with Cantrell,

Federal authorities have charged New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and ex-police officer Jeffrey Paul Vappie II with wire fraud, obstruction of justice and perjury. The indictment accuses them of a scheme involving misuse of city funds,

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted, facing federal charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, and obstruction of justice alongside Jeffrey Vappie.

Superseding indictment alleges Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie used city funds for personal trips, sent 15,000 WhatsApp messages and impeded probes.