DALLAS — David Delgado, the former Dallas County Community Supervision Officer (DCCSO), has been hit with a guilty plea in federal court for bribery, marking a stunning fall from grace within the department. The 35-year-old faced U.S. Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez and is looking at a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
Delgado’s misconduct came to light during his tenure as an officer from November 26, 2015, to May 31, 2016. His duties included monitoring Spanish-speaking individuals on probation, yet he exploited his position to extort money from at least four probationers.
The charges stem from a series of meetings where Delgado demanded payments totaling approximately $1,900 from individuals under his supervision. He threatened additional community service and deportation as leverage, falsely claiming the funds were necessary to prevent further legal trouble. One victim was coerced into paying $1,600 in order to avoid further punishment.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys John Kull and Kate Rumsey are leading the prosecution against Delgado, who will be sentenced on September 14, 2017. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Texas Rangers, and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
Delgado’s actions have cast a shadow over the integrity of his former department, as his exploitation of his position of authority highlights the vulnerabilities within the probation system. His conviction serves as a stark reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in public service.
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- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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