When Jones confronted Rathel about the stolen guns in a recorded phone call, the sheriff gave him a series of responses, including: “Don’t worry about it, everything is good,” “I’ve always been straight with you,” and “I’ll call you and we will get together.”

Rathel, according to the affidavit, sold two of the guns to a friend’s pawn shop for $600. He allegedly sold another gun to a couple for $200.

Rathel could face up to 10 years in jail, a $250,000 fine or both if he is convicted.