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Halstead city administrator, former police chief arrested

Hatfield -photo Harvey Co.
Hatfield -photo Harvey Co.

HARVEY COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Harvey County are investigating the Halstead City Administrator and the city’s former police chief.

On Monday, the Harvey County Sheriff served an arrest warrant on the Halstead City Administrator, James R. Hatfield and former police chief Steven C. Lewis, according to a media release.

The arrest warrant was the result of an investigation conducted by the Harvey County Attorney and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations.

Hatfield was charged with one count of Felony perjury. Hatfield was transported to the Harvey County Detention Center. A bond was set at $2,500.00.

Lewis is charged with one count of Felony Misuse of Public Funds and two counts of Misdemeanor Theft. Lewis was arrested

Lewis-photo Stevens Co.
Lewis-photo Stevens Co.

in Stevens County.

Bond for Lewis was set at $3,000.00.

The Harvey County Attorney, David Yoder, stated he will have more information on Tuesday.

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