State v. Brandenburg, Ca2007-07-155 (7-21-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Nickolas M. Brandenburg, appeals his conviction in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas for one count of tampering with records, two counts of tampering with evidence, one count of theft in office, and two counts of receiving stolen property. We affirm the trial court's decision.

{¶ 2} On October 11, 2006, Brandenburg was arrested in connection with receiving two pieces of stolen farm equipment worth in excess of $25,000 each. At the time he received the equipment, Brandenburg was employed as a deputy sheriff for Butler County. Using the opportunities…