Baltimore Officer Resigns After Internal Investigation into Drug Allegations

Alexi Correa, a veteran officer of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), resigned in December 2023 after facing internal disciplinary charges related to a recorded conversation with an FBI confidential source. The conversation, which took place in August 2014, included Correa discussing his involvement in drug dealing and offering to launder money.

According to a summary of the recorded exchange, Correa spoke about selling cocaine and provided advice on how to carry firearms without detection. Despite the serious nature of these allegations, Correa was never criminally charged, and the BPD remained unaware of the recording until 2021.

Following the discovery, the department initiated an investigation that lasted four years. During this time, Correa continued to work in the Public Integrity Bureau, a unit responsible for investigating officer misconduct, and was even involved in the high-profile case of Freddie Gray, who died in police custody in 2015.

Correa's resignation came as he faced charges of inappropriate association and conduct unbecoming an officer. He had denied the allegations during the investigation, claiming he was merely associating with individuals of questionable backgrounds and had not participated in illegal activities.

In fiscal year 2025, Correa's salary was reported to be $114,830. After the internal investigation began, he was removed from the Public Integrity Bureau in August 2021.

BPD officials noted that they only became aware of the FBI's investigation five years prior to Correa's resignation. The department has been grappling with a backlog of about 700 cases of officers facing administrative charges, which Commissioner Richard Worley acknowledged as a significant issue. The agency is exploring options to expedite the handling of these cases, including hiring additional judges to assist with the process.

While the department has faced challenges in managing officer misconduct, spokeswoman Lindsey Eldridge emphasized the BPD's commitment to thoroughly investigating allegations when they are received.

Reported by HarborBeat based on The Baltimore Banner (source).