Former election worker accused of computer tampering, theft pleads guilty
PHOENIX - A man accused of stealing from the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center and the Arizona State Senate pleaded guilty on Feb. 4.
The backstory:
On June 20, investigators say Walter Ringfield stole a security key fob from the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in downtown Phoenix.
He was accused of computer tampering, theft, burglary and criminal trespassing.
Five days earlier, he was caught on camera at the Arizona Capitol, stealing seven challenge coins and three coasters from a security staff member's desk.
Police say Ringfield also stole $9,500 dollars worth of vintage jewelry from mannequins at the Phoenix Art Museum.
What's next:
On Feb. 4, Ringfield pleaded guilty to all charges.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said, "Ringfield is in custody and being held non-bondable."