Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud | Omaha News

Dodge County Sheriff Dustin Weitzel, a 25-year veteran of law enforcement, just pleaded guilty to wire fraud for siphoning $45,500 from his Fraternal Order of Police lodge’s account into his own between 2018 and 2023. He’s already repaid over $40,000 and admitted to the transfers. Facing up to 20 years in prison, Weitzel is also forfeiting his law enforcement certification and won’t work as an officer again. His sentencing is set for October 1st — a sobering end to a career built on public trust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/577693228d421fae