(ABC 6 News) — A charge has been filed against former Howard County Sheriff’s Office investigator Richard Hollenbeck, who resigned last November.

Hollenbeck has been charged with 4th-degree serious misdemeanor theft.

The charges came after the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office was asked to follow up on a complaint regarding Hollenbeck earlier this month.

The investigation showed that Hollenbeck printed documents and used Howard County property which exceeded a value of $300 but not exceeding $750.

Court documents obtained March 21 indicate that Hollenbeck made 778 printed copies of uniform pictures and word documents while at work, totaling $389.00.

WCSO was assisted by HCSO and the Winneshiek County Attorney’s Office in the investigation.

Hollenbeck is scheduled to appear in court June 2.

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(ABC 6 News) – Richard Hollenbeck, an investigator with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, has resigned, a press release said Wednesday.

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Hollenbeck, a ten-year investigator, was placed on administrative leave last month, according to Chief Deputy Ryan Vandewalker. However, Vandewalker did not disclose a reason for this happening.

At the time, Vandewalker and Busch declined to provide comment to ABC 6 News.

Hollenbeck was an independent candidate on the ballot in the Tuesday, November 5 election, facing Republican Rick Busch. He ultimately lost against Busch in the race.