Montezuma County undersheriff Robin Cronk, reportedly under investigation for alleged misappropriation of funds, has left the department.<\/p>\n
Sheriff Dennis Spruell confirmed Cronk\u2019s departure during the regular county commission meeting Monday. He said Deputy District Attorney Lynda Carter has accepted the position as undersheriff.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe will be a big asset to the office, and as an attorney will give us good legal guidance on our cases,\u201d Spruell said.<\/p>\n
He added that District Attorney Will Furse \u201cwill not be too pleased with the move, I\u2019m sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regarding the loss of Cronk Spruell, said, \u201cHe\u2019s more sorry than I am.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cronk was placed on administrative leave June 18, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigations was brought in to investigate. He has worked for the sheriff\u2019s office for four years.<\/p>\n
The allegations surfaced when officials found discrepancies in a credit card report, Spruell said. As of press time, no criminal charges had been filed in the case.<\/p>\n