Former Missouri police chief gets 27 months in prison for stealing more than $300,000 from town
Daniel Paulino, the former police chief and city administrator of Velda City, Missouri, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing over $300,000 from the town between 2021 and 2024. Paulino used the city's credit card for personal expenses and directed city funds to support businesses owned by him and his spouse.
Daniel Paulino, the former police chief and city administrator of Velda City, Missouri, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing over $300,000 from the town. U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens issued the sentence on Thursday. Paulino admitted to using the city administrator position to steal the funds between 2021 and 2024. The scheme included using the city's credit card for personal expenses and directing city funds to support businesses owned by him and his spouse. Velda City has a population of about 1,200 and a current city budget of $845,000. Paulino will also have to pay restitution.
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