Former West Sacramento Parks Superintendent Arrested for Felony Embezzlement
A former Parks Operations Superintendent for the City of West Sacramento, Jason Puopolo, has been arrested for felony embezzlement. The arrest follows an internal city review that identified an unauthorized purchase made with city funds.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 7, 2026 —
Jason Puopolo, a former Parks Operations Superintendent for the City of West Sacramento, has been arrested on felony embezzlement charges. The arrest is a result of an internal city review that uncovered an unauthorized purchase made using city funds.
The internal review, conducted by the City of West Sacramento, led to the identification of the alleged misuse of city money. Details regarding the specific amount of the unauthorized purchase or the exact nature of the goods or services acquired were not immediately available.
Following the findings of the internal review, law enforcement was engaged. Puopolo was subsequently arrested. The charge of felony embezzlement indicates that the value of the funds allegedly embezzled meets the threshold for a felony offense in California. The specific value and the timeline of the alleged embezzlement have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The City of West Sacramento has not released further details regarding the investigation or the internal review process. The consequences for Puopolo will depend on the legal proceedings that follow his arrest. The status of the permit related to his former position was not provided.
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