Former Sheriff Ian Fletcher was charged in December 2022 with 10 felony counts, including embezzlement, money laundering, misuse of public money, and engaging in official acts for personal gain. He allegedly laundered over $10,000 and used his position to siphon funds from the county. Specifically, Fletcher is accused of embezzling over $39,000 in federal funds intended to reimburse the county for law enforcement assistance during the 2018 Buzzard Fire. He reportedly laundered the money through unauthorized bank accounts and claimed hundreds of hours of unapproved overtime to supplement his salary. Fletcher resigned from his position in 2021, citing a desire to pursue another job opportunity. A court date for these charges has not been set.
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