On June 16, 2025, Evansville Police Department (EPD) Lieutenant Stacy L. Shirley and Sergeant William (Bill) C. Shirley were each charged with Corrupt Business Influence (Racketeering), Official Misconduct and multiple counts of Fraud. The investigation began in May 2025 after concerns were raised regarding the Shirleys’ off-duty employment with the Evansville Housing Authority (EHA). Bill and Stacy were placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
It was determined that both Bill and Stacy were employed by the EHA to perform off-duty security. Bill was responsible for scheduling officers for off-duty with the EHA. The investigation found that Bill regularly reported hours he did not work. This included hours he reported while he was on duty for EPD. Stacy also reported hours she had not worked. These discrepancies were corroborated through GPS and cell phone data.
A separate investigation was also conducted into the Shirleys’ off-duty employment with Dillard’s retail store. Evidence showed that Bill frequently clocked Stacy in for shifts while she was already on duty at EPD.
These actions were verified through pay records and in-store surveillance footage. As a result of this investigation, it was also learned that Stacy regularly failed to work her full scheduled shifts for EPD. Stacy did not use paid time off to account for her absences. Due to the findings in this investigation, Bill and Stacy’s leave status has been changed to unpaid administrative leave and charges were submitted to the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s office. An arrest warrant was issued and Bill and Stacy were
given the opportunity to turn themselves in. Their employment with the Evansville Police Department will be determined by the Police Merit Commission.
