Post by Logan on Mar 3, 2017 19:49:49 GMT -6
Former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, ex-County Attorney Lando Voyles subject of FBI probe
Federal authorities have launched a probe of Pinal County's top two former law enforcement officials and whether they inappropriately used profits from seized property for personal and professional expenses.
County officials confirmed they are cooperating with FBI inquiries into former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and County Attorney Lando Voyles over the use of funds from suspects' confiscated possessions.
Newly elected Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer said he also has asked the Arizona auditor general to review Pinal County's asset-forfeiture records to determine if monies were properly used. He asked the auditor general to recommend the best way to use those funds.
Volkmer said he and newly elected Sheriff Mark Lamb, who took office in January, have agreed to work with investigative agencies in an attempt to restore "transparency and trust" in Pinal County.
"Both the sheriff and I have been talking to the FBI," Volkmer told The Arizona Republic, adding: "I want the professionals to come in, do their jobs, and report back to me."
www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal/2017/03/01/former-pinal-county-sheriff-paul-babeu-lando-voyles-fbi-probe/98545958/
Federal authorities have launched a probe of Pinal County's top two former law enforcement officials and whether they inappropriately used profits from seized property for personal and professional expenses.
County officials confirmed they are cooperating with FBI inquiries into former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and County Attorney Lando Voyles over the use of funds from suspects' confiscated possessions.
Newly elected Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer said he also has asked the Arizona auditor general to review Pinal County's asset-forfeiture records to determine if monies were properly used. He asked the auditor general to recommend the best way to use those funds.
Volkmer said he and newly elected Sheriff Mark Lamb, who took office in January, have agreed to work with investigative agencies in an attempt to restore "transparency and trust" in Pinal County.
"Both the sheriff and I have been talking to the FBI," Volkmer told The Arizona Republic, adding: "I want the professionals to come in, do their jobs, and report back to me."
www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/pinal/2017/03/01/former-pinal-county-sheriff-paul-babeu-lando-voyles-fbi-probe/98545958/