Ex-Douglas County Sheriff deputy among Nevada residents sought in casino takeover

Northern Nevada’s U.S. Marshals-led fugitive task force is asking for the public’s help in tracking three men accused if a violent takeover of a casino in Madera County, California.

Sought are 46-year-old Timothy Tofaute and 35-year-old David Dixon, both residents of Sparks, and 38-year-old Brian Auchenbach of Gardnerville.

The US Marshals Office says all three are accused of numerous felonies including kidnapping, false imprisonment, and assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators believe they executed an armed takeover of the Chukchansi Indian Resort and Casino in Coarsegold, CA October 9, 2014.

An arrest warrant with $800,000 bail was issued for all three October 31, 2014, by the Madera County Superior Court. The Madera County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

All three men have extensive military, private security and firearms training. In addition, Auchenbach is a former Douglas County deputy sheriff and Tofaute is a former Navy Seal. Due to the men's background, as well as the nature of the charges, they should be considered armed ...the complete story..