#MichaelGardner — an #elected #Republican #official who has served as a commissioner in #EctorCounty, #Texas, since 2021 — said he turned himself in on Mon & was released on a $10k bond.

If convicted of the #ClassIIIA felony in #Nebraska, Gardner could face up to 3 years in prison, a $10k fine or both, state #law says. Gardner was #arraigned on Tues & his next #court appearance is scheduled for Nov 3…. More #charges are expected to be brought against him…