In June 2022, Tequella Douglas, the former chief of the department’s civil division, was arrested for allegedly stealing $35,000 from the sheriff’s office to fund her gambling addiction. Investigations revealed that between April and May 2022, Douglas destroyed deposit checks and misappropriated approximately $10,000 in cash. She admitted to using the funds for video poker. Douglas was charged with felony theft and malfeasance and was terminated from her position on June 16, 2022. ([wbrz.com](https://www.wbrz.com/news/st-helena-sheriff-s-office-employee-allegedly-stole-35k-to-gamble/?utm_source=openai))
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