Bree Burkitt

bburkitt@thespectrum.com

The former commander of the Iron County Correctional Facility is facing accusations that he misused public funds.

Bret Allred, 46, was charged with four counts of misuse of public funds, a third-degree felony, according to the indictment filed Thursday in 5th District Court by the Millard County Attorney’s Office.

ICSO staff first discovered the alleged misuse of funds in January, according to Iron County Sheriff Lt. Del Schlosser. Allred resigned in February.

The indictment detailed that public funds were misused “on or about” March 12, 2015 and twice on June 25, 2015. A fourth incident allegedly occurred on Jan. 8, 2016.

“The defendant ... while charged with the receipt, safekeeping, transfer disbursement or use of public money, did appropriate money or a portion of it to his own use or benefit or to the use or benefit of another without authority of law,” according to the indictment.

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Schlosser, Iron County Attorney Scott Garrett and Millard County Attorney Patrick Finlinson all declined to elaborate further on the charges.

“Eventually that will all become public record, but until we get the case going, I cannot (comment),” Finlinson explained.

Following his resignation, the matter was investigated by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office before being sent July 28 to the Iron County attorney, who was unable to determine whether to press charges due to a conflict of interest.

Garrett explained that his office had worked closely with the Allred in the past, creating a conflict of interest.

The investigation was then forwarded on July 8 to the Millard County Attorney’s Office for review. The department ultimately opted to charge the former ICSO employee following a close review of the case, Finlinson said.

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Allred's initial appearance in 5th District Court is scheduled for Oct. 11.

As part of the summons, Allred must report to the Iron County Jail, his former workplace, to be booked on the charges before the October court date. He will be immediately released following the booking process.

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