Jason M. Frierson U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
A former captain of the Nye County Sheriff's Office has admitted guilt to charges involving civil rights violations and wire fraud. The defendant, David E. Boruchowitz, confessed in court to arresting Angela Evans without probable cause, violating her Fourth Amendment rights.
"It is the duty of all law enforcement to protect and serve the community," stated Acting United States Attorney Sue Fahami for the District of Nevada. "Instead, the defendant violated his oath and abused his power."
Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans for the FBI Las Vegas Division added that when law enforcement officers misuse their power, it compromises public trust and law enforcement efforts.
Court documents reveal that on February 26, 2019, Boruchowitz was a Deputy Sheriff with the Nye County Sheriff's Office. He admitted to devising a scheme intended to defraud the Valley Electric Association (VEA) Board of Directors by influencing a board member's position through Evans' arrest. This included posting a press release about her arrest on social media.
Boruchowitz pleaded guilty to deprivation of rights under color of law and wire fraud. His sentencing is scheduled for June 10, 2025, where he faces up to 21 years in prison based on statutory penalties.
The FBI conducted the investigation while Assistant United States Attorneys Steven Myhre and Justin Washburne are handling prosecution duties.
