Around 80 cases linked to a former Nevada County Sheriff’s detective, who resigned a couple of months ago amid misconduct allegations, are under review. District Attorney Cliff Newell says he’s already reviewed the active cases, or about 40, that involved Mark Hollitz. And very few of those will be dismissed…

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Those cases involved charges of providing alcohol to a minor, trespassing, and driving on a suspended license….

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Last month, drug charges were dismissed against Joel Franks, after prosecutors said the Hollitz had an inappropriate relationship with a confidential informant. Newell says of the pending cases, which include defendants on probation, four will require further review, which all involve felony charges. The remaining 40 are closed cases, where a defendant was convicted and sentenced or placed on probation, with most involving misdemeanor charges. Newell says none of the 80 cases feature violent crimes, with the vast majority related to drugs, when Hollitz was on the Narcotics Task Force. The other arrests occurred when Hollitz was a patrol officer. Meanwhile, Hollitz is not facing any charges, so far. Newell says his review of all cases should be completed within a month.