Original Article <SNIP> Valley news briefs Oct. 8, 2004 12:00 AM Ex-Mesa police officer gets probation in fraud PHOENIX - A retired Mesa police lieutenant was sentenced to probation for charges stemming from a 1990 insurance fraud. Randall Lineberger filed a false burglary report and collected more than $13,000 in insurance reimbursement for items reportedly taken from his home. In 2003, his estranged wife told Chandler police that many of the items were still in their possession. Lineberger, 42, was charged on five counts, including fraudulent schemes, fraudulent insurance claims, theft and false reporting. He pleaded guilty to theft, an undesignated felony, meaning that it will be reclassified a misdemeanor if he meets the terms of his probation. Superior Court Judge Michael Wilkinson sentenced him to 18 months' probation and 50 hours of community service.