In 2007, Sheriff Brian Hounshell pleaded guilty to Solicitation for Misuse of Public Monies, a Class 6 undesignated felony. He was indicted in 2005 on charges including misuse of public funds, fraud, and theft. As part of his plea agreement, Hounshell resigned effective September 30, 2007, agreed not to seek public office in the future, and faced probation with potential jail time. He also agreed to pay up to $15,000 in restitution. ([azag.gov](https://www.azag.gov/press-release/apache-county-sheriff-pleads-guilty-submits-resignation?utm_source=openai))
## Officer Forum Links:
– [Brian Hounshell](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/brian-hounshell/)
## Officer Forum Links:
– [Brian Hounshell](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/brian-hounshell/)