Former Alabama State Trooper Arrested on Prostitution, Computer Tampering Charges
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — A former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper is facing criminal charges after investigators say he solicited prostitution and tampered with a state database.
ALEA confirmed Tuesday that former Senior Trooper Paul Wesley Richey turned himself in to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office on September 9. He was booked into the county jail on charges of solicitation of prostitution and computer tampering.
According to court documents obtained by News 19, investigators allege that Richey improperly accessed a restricted law enforcement database without authorization. The misconduct surfaced during an internal review, triggering a broader investigation by ALEA and the State Bureau of Investigation.
ALEA officials also confirmed that Richey resigned from his position on Monday, September 8, just one day before his arrest.
“While this matter remains under investigation, ALEA is committed to full accountability and transparency,” the agency said in a statement. “Our officers are held to the highest standards of integrity, and violations of public trust will not be tolerated.”
The exact details surrounding the solicitation charge have not been disclosed, but law enforcement officials emphasized that the case is ongoing and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Richey’s arrest marks the latest in a series of high-profile disciplinary actions against Alabama law enforcement officers in recent years, drawing renewed attention to officer conduct both on and off duty.
He remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
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