Carbon County Sheriff James Cordova Charged with Two Third Degree Felonies and a Class C Misdemeanor

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Assistant Attorney General Matthew E.
Lloyd and Attorney General Sean D. Reyes filed charges today against Carbon
County Sheriff James Cordova in the Seventh District Court in and for
Carbon County, State of Utah. Based on an investigation led by Special
Agent R. Ed Spann of the Attorney General’s Office, charges include a third
degree felony for allegedly misusing public money, a third degree felony
for alleged theft, and a class C misdemeanor for an alleged license plate
and registration card violation.
“The AG’s office is extremely supportive of law enforcement and works
closely and effectively with Sheriffs’ offices throughout the state. At the
same time, allegations of breaching the public trust are a serious matter
and our office has worked diligently and professionally to investigate and
file charges on Sheriff Cordova’s alleged wrongdoings,” said Attorney
General Sean Reyes.
General Reyes also cautions, “The Sheriff is presumed innocent and people
should allow the legal process to take its course without prejudging him or
his alleged actions.”
Sheriff Cordova has been summoned to appear in the Seventh District Court
located in Price, Utah on Jan. 12, 2015 and will be booked in Emery County.