LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A former captain with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation and wire fraud.
The plea happened Wednesday. The case involved a former CEO of Valley Electric Association.
44-year-old David Brouchowitz was a deputy sheriff back in 2019. While in his position, he arrested Angela Evans without probable cause under charges of embezzlement. In making the arrest, she was deprived of the fourth amendment.
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“It is the duty of all law enforcement to protect and serve the community,” said Acting United States Attorney Sue Fahami for the District of Nevada. “Instead, the defendant violated his oath and abused his power. We will continue to work with the FBI to protect the constitutional rights of all individuals and ensure that those who violate positions of public trust are held accountable for their actions.”
“Law enforcement officers are granted specific powers by the government to protect the rights of the public and prevent misconduct,” said Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans for the FBI Las Vegas Division. “When individuals in official roles betray the trust of their communities by misusing that power, they compromise the diligent efforts of all law enforcement personnel. No individual is above the law, and the FBI remains committed to investigating abuses of power under color of law as one of our paramount responsibilities.”
The Department of Justice said he devised a fraud scheme that would influence a member of the VEA Board of Directors to part with the position.
Boruchowitz is scheduled for sentencing on June 10. He faces a maximum sentencing of 21 years for all offenses.
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