Fire department embezzlement bring guilty plea

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Fire department embezzlement bring guilty plea

RIVERSIDE--A former communications manager pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling as much as $2 million in cash and equipment from the Riverside County Fire Department.

Michael Burton faces a 7-year, 4-month prison term at his sentencing in November.

Burton had overseen the purchase of millions of dollars’ of radio and computer equipment before he retired in 2005.

Retired sheriff’s Lt. Steven Vaughn is also charged and faces a preliminary hearing October 1st. Vaughn operated a now-defunct company that sold communications equipment to the fire department.

Vaughn has denied five charges ranging from receiving stolen property to conflict of interest and embezzlement.

Story Date: September 22, 2008

http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=3936

 

[Hooligan]

I know Riverside County is pretty big, but despite that, $2,000,000 is still a pretty hefty amount for him, albeit with the collusion of the other guy, to have been able to embezzle. $2,000,000 is probably what they can document, meaning I wouldn't be surprised if the actual amount was higher.

I hope he & the former Lt. have fun in prison.

 

[kb2vxa]

A seven year with time off waiting period in minimum security for a million dollar payoff with retirement in the Bahamas sounds pretty good to me. Where can I get a job like that?