A 41-year-old former Contra Costa County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with multiple felonies, including grand theft, unlawful possession of an assault weapon and filing a false report, county prosecutors announced Friday.
Matthew Buckley, a Pinole resident, is accused of crimes that took place in 2020 and 2022 while he worked for the Sheriff’s Office, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.
Buckley was a 15-year veteran at the department when he was arrested last August. Sheriff’s officials did not say what prompted the investigation that led to his arrest.
Along with grand theft, unlawful possession of an AR-15 and filing a false report, Buckley has also