Custer County Commissioner arrested, facing felony tax evasion charge after CBI investigation
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“Custer County Commissioner arrested, facing felony tax evasion charge after CBI investigation”
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“A warrant was issued on April 10 for Commissioner Bill Canda”
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“He later turned himself in to the Custer County Jail, where he was officially charged with one count of tax evasion – a Class 6 felony”
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“The arrest stems from an investigation by the CBI, launched back in August 2025 at the request of the Custer County Sheriff’s Office”
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“The case began after Sheriff Rich Smith became aware of an allegation that Canda had failed to pay taxes”
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“Smith promptly requested an outside agency review, and the investigation was handed to the CBI to avoid any potential conflict of interest”
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“The CBI completed its report on Jan. 9 and forwarded the findings to the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Alamosa for prosecutorial review”
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“On March 14, the sheriff’s office announced the DA had determined there was 'no probable cause' that Commissioner Canda had committed any crime”
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“The department said, 'While it was previously believed that the investigation had been closed without charges, that was not accurate.'”
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“The CBI's case report alleges that Canda improperly used a county tax-exempt certificate to purchase materials for his private business”
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“Those allegations were brought forth by former Custer County Planning & Zoning Director Dorothy Carsten, who asked the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission to review at least six instances”
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“CBI special agent interviewed Canda in December 2025, during which he denied any wrongdoing”
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“It’s unclear what new information led to the filing of charges after the DA's earlier decision not to prosecute”
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“As with all criminal cases, Canda is presumed innocent until proven guilty”
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