UPDATED STORY:
A Kern County Sheriff's Office sergeant was arrested for second-degree burglary after allegedly entering the department's property room when it was closed and possibly stealing drug items.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office says they reviewed surveillance footage after becoming aware of unusual circumstances in the property room. They say they saw Sgt. Ryan Dunbier entering the room, which was closed due to a holiday, and possibly removing evidence items.
KCSO says Dunbier was not on duty at the time.
Authorities later investigated his home, where they allegedly found three drug-related items. One of the items had suspected drugs in it.
Dunbier was arrested and now faces multiple charges. He has since made bail.
Dunbier has been with KCSO since 2001 and is now on administrative leave.
KCSO says an administrative investigation is ongoing on top of the criminal investigation. The allegations will be submitted to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training for a decertification review.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A Kern County Sheriff's Department sergeant was arrested Tuesday morning on multiple felony charges, including second-degree burglary and being under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm.
Sgt. Ryan Dunbier faces additional misdemeanor charges of destroying or concealing evidence. Sources tell 23ABC that a month-long investigation led to his arrest and involved Dunbier allegedly stealing from the department's property room.
Dunbier was arrested at the sheriff's civil office on McMurtrey Avenue. He is a veteran with the sheriff's department and is being held on bail of more than $67,000. He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
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