According to the district attorney’s office; Police chief Chris Brock was indicted last Wednesday on allegations of stealing and misusing the Refugio police department's money and personal property.  The district attorney’s office also mentioned that this indictment was brought by, an intensive investigation that has been on going for several years.

In 2002, the Refugio police department seized over two million dollars, and according to the district attorney Michael Sheppard, an intensive investigation conducted by both Texas rangers and the FBI for over three years, revealed that a substantial amount of that money was used unlawfully by the Refugio police chief; Chris Brock.

“They pieced together the case by subpoenaing bank records and speaking with witnesses,” said Michael Sheppard, the 24^th Judicial District Attorney

Police chief , Chris Brock  was then indicted by the Refugio County Grand Jury last Wednesday  and was charged with Three separate indictments  that are all related to the miss-use of the  Refugio police department's funds and property

“The allegations show that Money was stolen from the police department,” said Michael Sheppard, the 24^th Judicial District Attorney.

The indictments show that all Three charges are considered a felony, if police Chief Chris Brock is found guilty; he could spend several years in prison. And the district attorney believes that the investigation had no hidden motives behind it

“It was an extensive time consuming investigation done by the Texas rangers and the FBI, it had no hidden political agendas or motives,” said Michael Sheppard, the 24^th Judicial District Attorney.

The Refugio police chief turned himself in on Thursday and then he  was released later in the day on bond.

 Meanwhile an arraignment hearing is now set for September 30th.

 

The Police Chief is accused of theft, misapplication of funds and abusing his position in connection with a drug forfeiture fund.