PORT ANGELES – A Clallam County Sheriff’s Department property room technician was arrested and booked into the Clallam County jail Thursday for investigation of first-degree theft, according to a statement from the department.
Staci L. Allison was placed on paid administrative leave Nov. 28.
A supervisor had noticed “inconsistencies” in the inventory of the property room, where evidence is stored.
Money appeared to be missing. The amount wasn’t specified in the statement.
The State Patrol were asked to investigate to avoid a conflict of interest for the Sheriff’s Department.
“As part of the ongoing investigation, sufficient probable cause was developed which led to her arrest,” the statement said.
“Additional charges are expected in the case as the investigation continues.”
Undersheriff Rich Sill, who is listed on the statement as a contact, did not return multiple messages left at his office and mobile phone.
The statement did not specify Allison’s current employment status.
First-degree theft is defined as taking a minimum of $1,500 worth of property belonging to another.
Harry Gasnick, director of the Clallam Public Defenders, said he did not know if his agency would be appointed to represent Allison, or if it would present a conflict.
“I’m going to have to think that through,” Gasnick said.
Because Allison was booked Thursday, she is expected to appear in Clallam County Superior Court today.