Councilman's son charged with campaign sign theft in Pico Rivera
This from reporter Bethania Palma:
The District Attorney's Office charged the son of a city councilman with petty theft Thursday for allegedly offering to pay three others to steal campaign signs belonging to his father's political opponent.
James Beilke, 18, and Paul Puente, 20, of Pico Rivera, were charged with one count each of petty theft, officials from the District Attorney's Office said. James Beilke is the son of City Councilman Ron Beilke.
If convicted, Puente and James Beilke each could face up to six months in county jail or a fine of up $1,000, said D.A. spokeswoman Jane Robison
cq . Ron Beilke was not implicated. He did not return a phone call seeking comment Thursday but previously said his son is innocent.
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