Former City Councilor Charged With Stealing $2.4M In Goods From Aspen Ski Resort
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Police say a former city councilman and his wife stole more than $2.4 million worth of goods from Aspen ski resort. The Aspen Times reported Monday that 51-year-old Derek Johnson and 48-year-old Kerri Johnson were charged Monday with felony theft of more than $1 million.
The newspaper reports they also both face felony charges of burglary, cybercrime and conspiracy.
Authorities say the former Aspen city councilman and mayoral candidate stole and sold more than $2.4 million worth of skis, snowboards and other goods while working for 17 years at Aspen Skiing Company.
The newspaper reports that the couple's lawyer requested personal recognizance release but a judge set their bonds at $10,000 cash or surety.
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