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Nathan J. Snead, Theft of Government Money, Montana 2025
A Thompson Falls man has been sentenced to 5 years of probation for falsifying time and attendance records, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced today.
Nathan J. Snead, 48, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to theft of government money. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $13,923.77.
U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presided over the sentencing hearing.
The government alleged that Snead was required to work 40 hours of regular time per week and was compensated for administratively uncontrollable overtime, which is premium pay designed to compensate law enforcement officers for irregular and unscheduled overtime duty.
Snead was accused of documenting his regular and overtime hours on his Time and Attendance Record for each pay period and signing a certification stating that the information was true and accurate.
However, an investigation by the U.S. Forest Service found that Snead’s patrol vehicle was stationary at his house during hours he claimed to be working. The GPS tracker data showed that Snead’s patrol vehicle remained stationary at his house for the entire 8 hours on several occasions.
Agents also evaluated Snead’s law enforcement statistics from 2021 through 2023 and found that his productivity levels, measured via incident reports and the issuance of violation notices, were much lower than other similarly situated law enforcement officers.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Shannon Clarke prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the U.S. Forest Service, Law Enforcement and Investigations, Office of Professional Responsibility.
Snead’s sentencing is a reminder of the importance of honesty and accountability in government service.
The case serves as a warning to those who would seek to take advantage of the public trust for personal gain.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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