Martinez, Calif. – Due to the investigation by the Martinez Police Department, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office charged 50-year-old Martinez resident Richard P. Stephenson with two felonies for embezzlement and two misdemeanor charges of possessing a controlled substance.
The embezzlement charges relate to Mr. Stephenson stealing controlled substances belonging to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in order to support his personal drug addiction.
An arrest warrant in the amount of $50,000 was issued on January 9, 2019. Stephenson was arraigned at the Contra Costa County Superior Courthouse on January 10, 2019, the next court date is February 26th.
The charges filed against Richard Stephenson include:
- Count 1, Embezzlement by Public or Private Officer – Felony
- Count 2, Embezzlement by Clerk, Agent or Servant – Felony
- Count 3, Possession of Fentanyl – Misdemeanor
- Count 4, Possession of Midazolam – Misdemeanor
Unbelievable – or is it? I don’t know any more.
Disappointing and sad.
This and other recent news should show us —- if we had any doubt — just how deep this problem runs.
Don’t worry, Jared is on it.
So sad. We hope he is able to find some help.