Albuquerque, New Mexico Public Schools Fleet Manager Fired, Faces Charges

The fleet manager of Albuquerque Public Schools was fired this week after a disciplinary committee reached a unanimous decision, a district spokeswoman said.Randy Sanchez, who had worked in APS fleet maintenance since 1998, was charged last week with fraud, embezzlement and receiving stolen property. He was placed on unpaid leave.According to a criminal complaint, Sanchez used APS funds to buy auto parts for personal use, including a turbocharger that he installed in his daughter's truck.Sanchez admitted his actions to police, according to the complaint. He has bonded out of jail and is awaiting indictment in District Court.