Former Buena Vista police chief sentenced for embezzlement of public funds
Published: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:06 PM EDT
BUENA VISTA, Va. (WDBJ) - Buena Vista’s former chief of police has been sentenced for embezzling public funds.
Court documents show Richard Hartman pleaded no contest for embezzlement of public funds less than $1,000, which is a felony charge.
He was sentenced to two years, with two years suspended. Hartman will be on supervised probation for two years.
Documents also show Hartman was ordered to pay $718.83 in restitution.
Virginia State Police arrested Hartman back in December and he was released on a secured bond.
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