Two former deputies from Riverside County and a tow truck company operator were sentenced for a bribery scheme where deputies steered business to the towing company in exchange for bribes. Former Lt. Samuel Flores received nine months in jail, while former Sgt. Robert Martin Christolon was sentenced to six months in a work-release program. Cody Close, the tow company owner, was sentenced to 120 days in jail. All three were implicated in corrupt activities that violated their duties and damaged public trust in law enforcement.
The scheme relied on the collusion of law enforcement and a towing company, undermining public trust and legal regulations surrounding tow assignments.
Flores and Christolon conducted a corrupt relationship with DJ's Towing, steering business to Close in exchange for bribes, directly violating their duties.
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