Birmingham, AL, October 14, 2026 —

Former Jefferson County sheriff’s employee Sebastian Carrillo is entering into a plea agreement in a fraud investigation related to the Paycheck Protection Program. Carrillo and his son were previously arrested in connection with the case.

The available information does not specify the agreement’s terms, the charges Carrillo faces or whether the agreement has been finalized or presented to a court. It also does not describe the conduct at the center of the investigation or provide a date for the arrests.

Carrillo’s attorneys are seeking a non-prison punishment. The state is requesting county jail time, but the length of any requested sentence was not provided. The information does not identify a judge’s decision, a sentencing date or whether the two sides have reached agreement on a proposed punishment.

The case is tied to the Paycheck Protection Program, but no details were provided about the amount of money involved or the specific allegations. The name of the state agency or office making the sentencing request was also not provided. No further information was available about Carrillo’s son or his status in the case.

The plea agreement and competing positions on punishment are the reported developments. Without the agreement’s terms or additional case details, the outcome and any next steps remain unclear.


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