NOGALES, Ariz. (KVOA) - The former president of the Nogales Police Officers Association has been sentenced for abusing his position to commit financial crimes against the organization, according to a press release from the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The man is now facing probation and must repay the stolen funds.

Victor Hetherington was sentenced to four years on probation for embezzling $39,150.04. Hetherington, who pled guilty to Computer Tampering, was also ordered to pay the full loss amount.

"This individual used his position of power to steal nearly $40,000 in funds meant to support his fellow Nogales law enforcement officers. It's unacceptable," Attorney General Kris Mayes said. "I'm proud of the work my office did to hold this individual accountable and return these funds

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