A Ravalli County Sheriff Department's Sergeant who's accused of stealing thousands of rounds of ammunition from the department pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The Montana Attorney General's Office filed felony theft charges against Jeffrey Fowler for stealing over 40,000 rounds of ammunition.

Prosecutors say in court documents that Fowler sold the stolen ammunition to a number of people and businesses in the Bitterroot. The  missing ammunition was discovered in May, when Ravalli Sheriff's Department personnel began questioning him about the missing ammo.

Several of those interviewed said Fowler sold the ammunition to them. If convicted, Fowler faces up to 10 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.

(from September 11, 2009)

The Montana Attorney General's Office has filed charges against a former Ravalli County Sheriff's Department sergeant for stealing ammunition from the sheriff's office.

Jeffrey Fowler is accused of stealing over 30,000 rounds of ammunition.

He is being charged with Theft, a felony Common Scheme. Prosecutors say in court documents that Fowler sold the stolen ammunition to a number of individuals and businesses. The missing ammunition was discovered in May.

This is when the Sheriff's Department personnel began questioning Fowler about the missing ammo. Several people were interviewed during the investigation, who said Fowler sold the ammunition to them.

Law enforcement recovered nearly 30,000 rounds of ammunition sold by Fowler. An additional 11,000 rounds have not yet been recovered.

Fowler faces up to 10 years in prison and a $50,000 fine if he's convicted on the charges.