Former Worthington Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Theft Charges

Former Worthington police officer pleads guilty to theft charges

WORTHINGTON — A former Worthington police officer who pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Nobles County Fifth District Court. According to an amended criminal complaint filed May 27, Gary Gerdes, 75, and his wife, Judy, both of Worthington, were charged with felony-level theft after they were observed via security cameras “skipping” the scanning of various items at the Worthington Hy-Vee grocery store while…

Former Worthington Police officer pleads guilty to theft charges

WORTHINGTON — Gary Gerdes, 75, of Worthington, pleaded guilty and was sentenced Tuesday afternoon in Nobles County Fifth District Court on one felony charge of theft stemming from an incident in April. The sentencing was handed down during a settlement conference. According to an amended criminal complaint filed May 27, Gerdes and his wife, Judy, also of Worthington, were charged with felony-level theft after they were observed via security came…