Lieutenant Larry’s Phantom Hours | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A Wilmington police lieutenant, Dena Larry, faced scrutiny after allegations surfaced that she was padding her timesheets—clocking in for hours she wasn’t actually working while teaching at community colleges. The city allegedly paid for this phantom time, raising serious concerns about public funds and accountability. Though the State Bureau of Investigation launched a probe at the police department’s request and met with prosecutors, no criminal charges were filed after the DA determined there wasn’t enough evidence. Larry, promoted to lieutenant this year and earning $100K annually…