October 28, 2003

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Lynn Kimbrough, 720-913-9025

FORMER WORKER SENTENCED

Derrick L. Brown (DOB: 10-20-76), a former part-time worker in Denver’s Public Works Department, was sentenced today for his role in stealing thousands of dollars from the city.

He pleaded guilty in September to one count of theft (F4) and was sentenced today to 60 days in jail with work release and 6 years of probation.  He was also ordered to pay $44,524 in restitution and must write a letter of apology to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.

The Denver District Attorney’s investigation revealed that Brown conspired with a friend, Marcus Milon (DOB: 9-3-77), to create phony companies and send fake invoices through the city’s payment process.  Brown also intercepted and cashed a check that was supposed to go to the city. 

Milon pleaded guilty earlier this year to criminal impersonation and was sentenced to 18 months of probation, 144 hours of community service, and his portion of the restitution.