LAKEPORT — The tribal chair for the Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians turned herself into the Lake County Jail Friday after an arrest warrant had been issued earlier in the week.
Tracey Isabelle Avila, 50, had a $20,000 bench warrant issued for her arrest, according to the Lake County Sheriff”s Office (LCSO) website.
Avila faces one count of felony grand theft for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from the Elem Indian Colony between February and September 2006 while serving as that tribe”s fiscal officer, according to chief deputy district attorney Richard Hinchcliff.
LCSO Lt. Chris Macedo said Avila turned herself in Friday afternoon and was later released on bail. Avila”s next court date for this case is Oct. 31, according to the LCSO website.
The Robinson tribal administration office declined to comment on Avila”s arrest when contacted by the Record-Bee Monday.
