The case against a former Watonwan County Sheriff's deputy is settled today.52 year old Joseph Dahl entered an Alford plea to 1 count of theft and false representation...That means Dahl agrees there is enough evidence to convict him... but still maintains his innocence.Dahl was sentenced to 80 hours of community service and 5 years of probation.According to court documents Dahl claimed to be working when he was actually at home.Four other charges against Dahl were dismissed.