National Guard captain admits to stealing military gear

URBANA – A 21-year veteran of the Army National Guard told authorities he stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of military equipment because "it was easy and he thought the Army was not treating him fairly."

Asked if the representations spelled out in his written plea agreement were accurate, Christopher Henkel told a federal court judge in Urbana Thursday: "Unfortunately, they're true."

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