The former assistant fire chief for the Walker River Paiute Tribe's fire department was ordered to pay $13,856 in restitution for stealing money from the Nevada tribe.
Elvin Willie Jr., who was also the fire department's treasurer, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement from a tribal organization. He used an ATM card to withdraw more than $19,000 in tribal funds.
Willie is reportedly a current Indian Health Service employee.
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Judge orders ex-fire official to pay restitution
(The Reno Gazette-Journal 1/20)
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