Bend, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is confirming that the Detective Division Captain, Scott Beard, was the supervisor placed on paid administrative leave on September 23, 2015.
This leave is a result of a pending federal and administrative investigation relating to the accounting of funds from several law enforcement accounts.
Sheriff L. Shane Nelson stated, “The Sheriff’s Office continues to cooperate with the federal authorities in this investigation and remains in regular contact with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s office. After consultation with the federal authorities, I feel it is paramount for public interest to release the name since it is a high-ranking, long-term employee with the Sheriff’s Office.”
“I know it is imperative that our citizens receive information as soon as I’m able to share it. I absolutely want to be transparent, so as soon as I am able to talk about any information that’s uncovered, or comes out of the investigation, I will,” Sheriff Nelson said.
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