Former ALEA Trooper Arrested on Prostitution, Computer Tampering Charges

Credit: Limestone County Sheriff's Office Former Alabama State Trooper Paul Richey

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | ALEA Press Release

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — A former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper has been arrested on multiple charges, including solicitation of prostitution and computer tampering.

According to ALEA, Senior Trooper Paul Richey resigned from his position on Monday, September 8. The following day, Tuesday, September 9, Richey voluntarily surrendered to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, where he was booked into the Limestone County Jail.

The charges stem from an ongoing investigation conducted by ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the case, citing the active nature of the investigation.

“The investigation remains ongoing, and no further information is available at this time,” ALEA said in a statement.

The Weekly Ledger News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.