Former Pomo Indians' officials indicted in casino scam
Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO - Seven former officials of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians are being charged with a combined 39 counts including misuse of tribal casino funds to enrich themselves, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
The former members of the Tribal Council of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians were indicted Monday by a San Francisco federal grand jury, authorities said. They were scheduled to make an initial court appearance Wednesday.
The charged are former Tribal Chairwoman Priscilla Hunter, 59, of Ukiah; former Tribal Historian Michael Hunter, 32, of Ukiah; former Tribal Vice Chairwoman Iris Martinez, 55, of Roseville; former Tribal Secretary Darlene Crabtree, 32, of Pinoleville; former Tribal Council Member-at-Large Fred Naredo, 56, of Santa Rosa; former Tribal Treasurer Michelle Campbell, 39, of Redwood Valley; and former Tribal Council Member-at Large Allan Crabtree, 54, of Nice.
They are accused of either enriching themselves with funds from the Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino in Mendocino County, hindering audits and committing about $36,000 to congressional and state campaigns in violation of gaming rules.
Neither the indictment nor the authorities named the campaigns.
Purchases from casino funds included stuffed animals, hotel stays, satellite television, professional hockey tickets and clothing.
The case is United States v. Hunter, 06-0565. |
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