PORTLAND, OR—Adam Michael Monticelli, 33, of Vancouver, Washington, appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Paul Papak for arraignment on an indictment charging three counts of theft of government property. A federal grand jury returned the sealed indictment on June 16, 2010, which was unsealed at today’s hearing.
The indictment alleges Monticelli stole three Suzuki motorcycles that were property of the Department of Air Force, 125th Special Tactics Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard where he was assigned on active duty at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. After stealing the motorcycles, Monticelli advertized and sold them on Craigslist for personal gain. The crime of theft of government property carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The defendant was released from custody with conditions and ordered to appear on August 24, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. for trial. The case was investigated by the United States Department of Defense, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Air Force, Office of Special Investigations. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Pamala Holsinger.
An indictment is only an accusation of a crime, and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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