Dodge County Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

Dodge County sheriff charged, pleads guilty to wire fraud

On Monday, July 6, 2026, United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced criminal charges against Dustin Weitzel, 46, of Fremont, Nebraska.

FBI fraud investigation: Dodge County Sheriff pleads guilty, will surrender law enforcement certification

According to the DOJ, Sheriff Weitzel made dozens of transfers totaling $45,500 when he served as treasurer for the Dodge County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 17. He faces one count of wire fraud.

Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to wire fraud over $45K in fraternal funds

Dodge County Sheriff Dustin Weitzel has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after allegedly transferring $45,500 from Dodge County Fraternal Order of Police bank accounts.

U.S. Attorney's Office announces federal charge against Dodge County Sheriff

Sentencing is set for October 1.

Dodge County sheriff convicted of wire fraud

Dodge County Sheriff Dustin Weitzel could face prison time and will be forced to surrender his law enforcement certification after being convicted of wire fraud in federal court on Monday.

Dodge County Sheriff pleads guilty to wire fraud

Dodge County Sheriff Dustin Weitzel, 46, of Fremont, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska.