Former Allentown vice officer accused of stealing cash during 2019 search

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A former Allentown police officer turned himself in to authorities Friday to face allegations he stole thousands of dollars while on the job, according to prosecutors.

Jason Michael Krasley, 47, of Upper Milford Township, is charged with felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.

He also faces a misdemeanor charge of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.

Authorities allege Krasley stole $5,500 during a May 2019 search at a Hamilton Street barbershop.

An initial inventory receipt showed Vice Unit officers seized $16,000 in cash from the barbershop, but a second receipt indicated $10,500 was taken during the search.

Allentown police noticed the money was missing the same day it was taken, but charges were not filed for more than five years.

Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said Friday he could not speak about the status of the investigation when he took office this year.

The charges were approved by a Lehigh County grand jury, Holihan said.

Krasley was released Friday on $100,000 unsecured bail. He's due in court Dec. 5 for a preliminary hearing.