By: Mariel Carbone

March 10, 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- The Leon County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it is actively investigating complaints made against Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum.

"We did review it, and we are in the process of conducting an investigation into that complaint,” said Lt. Tony Drzewiecki with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.

Jefferson County resident Paul Henry sent the complaint to State Attorney Jack Campbell. It states:

“I am writing to request the Leon County Grand Jury investigate City of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s purchase of several thousand dollars of political software via public funds… I believe his actions may constitute grand theft… and official misconduct….”

The software in question is called NGP VAN. The City of Tallahassee used the software to send about 60 blast emails on topics like the Family First Summit, the Longest Table and more. However, a handful had political ties.

Those include emails related to Gillum’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Tallahassee, and Gillum’s Defend Local Solutions Campaign.

Mayor Gillum has acknowledged that the emails were not officially government related. He has since apologized and reimbursed the city for the cost of the software.

In regards to the investigation, he released this statement on Thursday:

"The state attorney has a duty to follow up on the complaints his office receives. While I am certain there are no grounds for further action, I will fully comply with the Sheriff's Office. I have apologized for the human error and reimbursed the city for the expense of the software. I look forward to bringing this inquiry to a speedy conclusion."

State Attorney Jack Campbell said at this point, it is too early to speculate what, if any charges are fitting.

"We need to know what the facts are to decide what the proper vehicle is going to be, whether it's going to be something to go the grand jury or not,” said Campbell.

After the Leon County Sheriff’s Office concludes its investigation they will turn over the evidence to the State Attorney’s Office, and Campbell will then decide if there is a reason to file criminal charges.

There is no timeline on how long that investigation could take.

"There is no timeline, whatever information we come across, and when we come across it will dictate how long it takes,” said Drzewiecki.

By: WCTV Eyewitness News

March 9, 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The State Attorney’s Office says it will begin an investigation into Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s use of city purchased software to send personal emails.

Mayor Gillum allegedly sent four political emails through the software known as NGP VAN, which is utilized in political campaigns. The first email was sent in October 2015.

Mayor Gillum has acknowledged that the emails were not officially government related. He has since apologized and reimbursed the city for the cost of the software.

State Attorney General Jack Campbell says he received a formal complaint from a resident in Jefferson County, requesting that the Leon County Grand Jury investigate Mayor Gillum’s personal use of software that had been purchased by the City of Tallahassee.

Campbell says he has sent the complaint to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, and they will handle the initial investigation.

After the Leon County Sheriff’s Office concludes its investigation they will turn over the evidence to the State Attorney’s Office, and Campbell will then decide if there is a reason to file criminal charges. Campbell says it is too early to speculate what, if any, charges can or will be brought against Gillum.

Mayor Gillum released a statement saying, "The state attorney has a duty to follow up on the complaints his office receives. While I am certain there are no grounds for further action, I will fully comply with the Sheriff's Office. I have apologized for the human error and reimbursed the city for the expense of the software. I look forward to bringing this inquiry to a speedy conclusion."

A spokesman at the Leon County Sheriff’s Office says they are still waiting to receive the complaint.