# New Orleans Cop Paid $750K in Overtime | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-07-24T13:27:27+00:00
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A New Orleans police sergeant, Henry Burke, was fired after an investigation revealed he pocketed nearly $750,000 in overtime pay between 2022 and 2025—claiming he worked over 4,500 hours, or 12 hours a day, every day. Footage caught him at home outside the parish while supposedly on duty. Though charged with ten felonies and placed on leave in February, those charges mysteriously vanished when the district attorney and state declined prosecution—without revealing which jurisdiction took them. Burke isn’t alone: three other officers are still under scrutiny. The department has also overhauled its payroll system, already saving more than $8 million. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0aa0399b5fa916f3

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