"Kevin Scott Kelley has been charged with procurement fraud, making a false claim to an employer, and larceny over $1200 by a single scheme, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office."
"Kelley allegedly submitted fraudulent reimbursement claims under a municipal traffic enforcement grant, claiming he worked overtime hours that he did not actually work."
"State Police conducted a formal investigation and found that Adams had allegedly received $19,123.15 in overtime pay for dates on which he was either absent from work or performed duties not consistent with the requirements of the grant program."
"In September 2025, the Adams Select Board voted to place Kelley on paid leave, and he was confirmed to no longer be the town's police chief in December 2025."
Kevin Scott Kelley, former police chief of Adams, was indicted on fraud charges including procurement fraud and larceny over $1200. He allegedly submitted false reimbursement claims under a municipal traffic enforcement grant, claiming overtime hours he did not work between January 2024 and September 2025. Discrepancies in his submissions raised suspicions, leading to an investigation by the State Police. The investigation revealed Kelley received $19,123.15 in overtime pay for dates he was absent or not performing grant-related duties. He was placed on paid leave in September 2025 and confirmed no longer serving as police chief in December 2025.
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