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May 06, 2013 By Robert Wilder Comments 0
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01.19.2011
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Former Sheriff Solano Arrested
DA says Solano embezzled for gambling
By Wren Abbot
Former Santa Fe County Sheriff Greg Solano was arrested at 2 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 19, and is being held at Santa Fe County Detention Center on a $25,000 bond.
Solano is charged with 251 counts of embezzlement and one count of fraud. If convicted on all counts, he could face 250 years in prison.
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matt Chandler confirmed that Solano had used the proceeds of Santa Fe County items he sold on ebay for gambling purposes.
The estimated total value of the goods Solano allegedly embezzled from Santa Fe County is $60,000. The arrest occurred approximately two months after state police received a tip about Solano's activities.
Updated January 20, 10:20 a.m.
Matt Chandler said Solano used some of the proceeds of Santa Fe County items he sold on eBay for gambling purposes, but did not say he used all the proceeds for that purpose.
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character counts in Santa Fe
GOOD PEOPLE DO BAD THINGS ALL THE TIME HOPE HE HAS A CHANCE TO REDEEM HIMSELF
I don' condone what He did, and hope he has to
pay back what he took with probation, but I hope
his service
to the community will be considered in his trial.
"Mercy triumphs over judgement"
On the TV video The D.A. says some of the money was used for gambling your story says he sold the items for gambling purposes. You are not reporting accurately as you have been doing a lot lately.
Ricardo, DA Chandler did indeed say that Solano used the money for gambling, and we reported that Chandler said so. The following day we were able to speak with former Sheriff Solano, who reputed those allegations, which we also reported: http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/blog-2629-solano-da-making-a-career-off-my-case.html
Too sad when the people who are supposed to serve and protect turn to the other side.