JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) – A former Jefferson County sheriff’s employee and Birmingham fire chief is taking a plea agreement.
Sebastian Carrillo is accused of fraud from the Paycheck Protection Program from the pandemic.
Carrillo’s attorneys confirmed that he is asking for a non-prison punishment while the state is asking for some time to be served within the county.
A judge will set a sentencing date soon.
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