DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin G. Myrum, a former deputy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in Devils Lake, North Dakota, is confronting criminal charges after 16 years of service.
- Charges: Myrum faces serious charges, including felony theft by a public servant and misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property under $500.
- Allegations: Court documents reveal that Myrum admitted to the crime, stating that he took $350 cash from a victim at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office but failed to deposit it. The money was intended to cover the victim’s court costs and fines, putting them at risk of incarceration.
- Resignation: Myrum was placed on administrative leave last winter before ultimately resigning from his position. His actions have resulted in legal repercussions, shedding light on the breach of trust and misuse of authority.
Benjamin G. Myrum’s admission to the crime and subsequent charges mark a significant development in the legal proceedings, underscoring the importance of accountability and integrity within law enforcement agencies.
I’m Neil Berg reporting for trfnews.i234.me
I'm so happy to see cops being held accountable for their poor actions…
but, we all know his sentence will be light at best.