What charges does the LAPD officer face?

The LAPD officer faces two counts of felony insurance fraud.

What activities did the officer allegedly do while on disability?

The officer allegedly went skydiving multiple times and worked out at a fitness center.

What is the potential sentence for the officer if convicted?

If convicted, the officer could be sentenced to six years in county jail.

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Officer Skydiver Accused of Disability Fraud

27 Feb

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Summary

An LAPD officer is accused of exaggerating an injury to collect disability benefits.
He allegedly went skydiving multiple times while on full disability status.
The officer faces felony insurance fraud charges and could serve jail time.

Officer Skydiver Accused of Disability Fraud

An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has been accused of exaggerating an on-duty injury to fraudulently collect disability benefits. Christopher Brandon Carnahan, 43, a 17-year veteran of the LAPD, was charged with insurance fraud on Monday.

Carnahan reportedly claimed he injured his left elbow on May 22, 2023, leading to his placement on Temporary Totally Disabled (TTD) status. Police on TTD status are entitled to receive 100% of their base salary tax-free for up to a year.