HAILEY, Idaho (AP) - A former Blaine County sheriff's deputy in central Idaho has been found guilty of stealing from a police program.
The Idaho Mountain Express reports that a Blaine County jury late last week convicted 40-year-old Chad Schiermeier of felony grand theft.
Fifth District Court Judge Jonathan Brody deemed Schiermeier a flight risk and ordered him held without bail until his Nov. 7 sentencing. He faces up to 14 years in state prison.
Authorities say Schiermeier served as director of the Police Activities League at Wood River Middle School in Hailey, part of a national program to prevent juvenile crime.
Prosecutors say he made unauthorized purchases totaling about $80,000 from 2009 to 2015.
Authorities say Schiermeier bought high-end hunting and camping equipment, including cameras, binoculars, video equipment and truck accessories.
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Information from: Idaho Mountain Express
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