Grand Theft Embezzlement Charges Filed Against Former San Luis Obispo County Deputy Probation Officer Fallyn Rollins
Author: District Attorney
Date: 2/7/2025 3:11 PM
District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that former Deputy Probation Officer Fallyn Sierra Rollins (31) has been charged with multiple felonies for the alleged theft of more than $100,000 from the San Luis Obispo County Probation Peace Officers’ Association.
The San Luis Obispo County Probation Peace Officers’ Association is a non-profit employee organization that provides training, professional legal assistance, and other benefits to its members who are Probation Department employees.
The criminal complaint alleges that between February 2023 and August 2024, while serving as Treasurer of the San Luis Obispo County Probation Peace Officers’ Association, Rollins embezzled more than $100,000. As Treasurer, Rollins is alleged to have had unique control over the Association’s checking account, debit card, and financial records which allowed her to divert money undetected.
Once discovered, Association leadership quickly reported the suspected theft to the San Luis Obispo Police Department. Both the Association and County Probation Department worked cooperatively with the San Luis Obispo Police Department during the investigation.
The criminal complaint charges Rollins with nine counts of felony grand theft by embezzlement involving dozens of fraudulent transactions occurring in an 18 month period.
On February 4, 2025, a Superior Court Judge issued an arrest warrant for Rollins in the amount of $1.18 million. This afternoon Rollins appeared in court after she filed a motion to recall the arrest warrant and requested to be released on her own recognizance.
Deputy District Attorney Ben Blumenthal argued that Rollins’ bail should remain at $1.18 million as previously set by a reviewing judge.
Judge Barry LaBarbara recalled the warrant and reduced bail to $100,000 with several conditions, including but not limited to; obey all laws, submit to a search of her person or property, not work or volunteer in a capacity where she is entrusted with financial responsibilities, reside in either San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara Counties, and to wear an electronic monitor.
Rollins will be monitored by the Santa Barbara County Probation Department while on pretrial release. Rollins is next in court on February 24, 2025, in Department 3 of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court.
The case was investigated by San Luis Obispo Police Department Detective Jeff Koznek and is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Ben Blumenthal.
A criminal complaint contains charges that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Here is a copy of the complaint document.
Please contact Assistant District Attorney Eric Dobroth (805) 781-5819 with any questions.
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