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Sheriff’s Office Employee Settles Fraud Allegations | Birmingham News
A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office employee, Sebastian Alexander Carrillo, faces a major settlement after being indicted on serious charges including fraud of the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program and first-degree theft by deception. His son was also indicted, and instead of trial, the case is headed for resolution on August twelfth. Complicating matters, evidence suggests Carrillo may have funneled state funds into Sheriff Mark Pettway’s campaign, raising alarms over corruption and misuse of taxpayer money. Carrillo’s troubled past—including attempted murder, theft, and gambling…
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