Crazy story about water board member Albert Robles who is facing criminal charges yet he has decided to challenge District Attorney Steve Cooley for his job, Whittier Staff Writer Airan Scruby reports.

Albert Robles, director on the Water Replenishment District Board, is charged with four misdemeanor counts and appeared in Downey court Tuesday.

Robles, 39, said he is running for district attorney despite the charges because he did not believe anyone would run against Cooley, and he felt voters should have another option on June 3.

“Steve Cooley is the worst district attorney in the history of the county,” Robles said. “I was just hoping to present myself as an alternative.”

At least one reader so far claims that Cooley is a “bully:”

Cooley and his inner circle knew over a year ago that Albert Robles was preparing to run against Cooley, that’s why they filed three misdemeanor charges against him. Why? Could it be that they are afraid of a run-off or they are just bullies?

C’mon Cooley don’t be a bully, why do you abuse your power and betray the trust of all the democrats who voted for you?

Im voting for STEVE IPSEN – all should do the same.

BTW: WRD director Albert Robles should not be confused with former South Gate mayor councilman, treasurer and deputy city manager Albert T. Robles, who in 2005 was convicted of plundering more than $20 million from the city. In November 2006, he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.