The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office charged a Baldwin Park officer who allegedly stole more than $100,000 from the city's police union.
Andre Villalobos faces 29 felony counts of grand theft and one count of commercial burglary. Prosecutors also charged him with two counts of possession of a destructive device or explosive after investigators found two flash-bangs at his home.
He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Monday. Villalobos is being held on a $1.6 million bail. The Baldwin Park Police Department also fired him.
Villalobos faces a maximum sentence of 26 years and eight months in state prison if he's convicted as charged.
"Stealing funds that are provided by, and are meant to help fellow police officers, is a serious betrayal of trust," LA County DA Nathan Hochm

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