Executive Summary
- Officer Latasha Moore indicted on 15 felony counts including fraud and assault.
- Body camera footage allegedly contradicts claims that a suspect ran over the officer.
- Charges include unauthorized surveillance of a private citizen using police technology.
- Moore has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending judicial proceedings.
A Cuyahoga County grand jury has indicted an East Cleveland police officer on 15 felony charges following allegations of falsifying official reports, defrauding the workers’ compensation system, and assaulting a detainee. The indictment, announced by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, details a series of incidents spanning from early 2024 to late 2025.
Latasha Moore, 38, faces charges including tampering with records, telecommunications fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, interfering with civil rights, dereliction of duty, and assault. According to prosecutors, the charges stem from three separate events where Moore allegedly fabricated accounts of police interactions and misused departmental technology.
The first incident cited in the indictment occurred during a traffic stop on January 7, 2024. Moore reported to superiors that a driver had fled the scene, running over her feet and striking her with the vehicle. Prosecutors stated that Moore corroborated this claim by falsifying police reports, court records, hospital records, and workers’ compensation filings. However, investigators noted that a review of Moore’s body-worn camera footage “directly contradicted” her version of events.
A second allegation involves conduct on February 15, 2025. Prosecutors accuse Moore of utilizing the city’s FLOCK camera system and police computers to surveil a private individual for reasons unrelated to law enforcement duties. The unauthorized use of law enforcement databases constitutes a violation of departmental policy and state law regarding data privacy.
The third incident took place on September 18, 2025. During a response call, Moore accused a woman of spitting on her, a claim prosecutors say is false. The indictment alleges that Moore restrained the woman, placed her in a police vehicle, and assaulted her while the officer’s body camera was deactivated. Witness testimony reportedly contradicts Moore’s official account of the arrest.
Legal Ramifications and Procedural Status
Moore, who remains employed by the city but was placed on unpaid administrative leave on January 22, is scheduled for arraignment on February 20. This case underscores the rigorous legal standards applied to law enforcement officers regarding the accuracy of official records and the use of force. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
