Embezzlement
Public safety agencies are not immune to bad actors and can be vulnerable to embezzlement by fire department members and leaders. In this topic, read about current developments on embezzlement allegations in the fire service and how to avoid liability issues.
Morley Volunteer Fire Company former treasurer Cindi Perkins admitted to stealing over $16K
Bennet Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Tim Norris faced allegations of “leadership issues,” inappropriate behavior, and “unwillingness to change” in a six-page letter from members
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An audit showed that North Amityville Fire Department’s disbursements included diamond rings, Christmas gifts, pro sports tickets and trips to Jamaica and Alaska
The investigation found that while Ryan Pierce served as Stanwood fire chief, $4,403.84 was disbursed improperly
Daniel Keener said he used his role as Bethany Pike VFD treasurer to divert funds, which he spent on concert tickets, credit card payments and jewelry
According to police, Wellsburg Chief Scott Kins said he had been responsible for more than 20 drawings and bingos since he took on the role of chief in 2021
The FBI searched a Denton County station in Argyle on Thursday looking for evidence against recently retired Fire Chief Troy Mac Hohenberger
Gregg Township Chief Darin Bressler first told police he made 18 withdrawals and put the funds toward a fire engine but later admitted to paying off his bills
James Carbin was placed on administrative leave in April and was recently suspended without pay
Kengra S. Taylor spent the West End Fire Company’s funds on vacations, purchases and services at retailers and Harley Davidson dealerships, prosecutors say
Former Cambridge Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief Christian French faces 18 charges
The Roanoke County Police Department and the county’s internal auditor are investigating the Hollins Fire and Rescue Volunteer Squad
Wayne Triche embezzled money from the pension fund to cover his gambling, home improvement and living expenses
The sentence is half of what prosecutors sought for Verdine Day, who stole over $200,000 from members and took money that was to be given to the NAACP
Wayne Triche is accused of spending the money on gambling, home repairs and credit card payments
Benjamin Allen Rhine took funds designated for recruitment efforts and firefighter training in Bedford and Blair counties
Liberty Fire Co. Chief Steven Miller faces felony charges related to embezzlement, yet new questions, concerns emerge about FD finances
Latrobe firefighter, councilman allegedly used $21,000 in department funds to pay legal fees for a federal suit against the fire chief and city officials
The closure announcement comes three months after the Liberty Fire Co.'s former chief was charged with emblezzling more than $16,000 from the organization
Joseph Thuesen was fired as the top administrator of Sacramento County’s fire/EMS dispatch center last year after an investigation into “financial irregularities” and alleged threats of violence
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Money had previously been reported missing from a fundraising benefit to honor of a retired firefighter who died from cancer
Police say the treasurer of the fire company’s relief association stole the funds through more than 100 cash withdrawals
Curt Varone and Billy Goldfeder outline the primary liability issues for career and volunteer fire departments
Ollice “Chuck” Hubbard, 59, is charged with one felony count of embezzlement of the Ann Arbor Police and Fire Benefit Fund
Officer Randy Stith is accused of stealing more than $6,500 from the fire department when he was treasurer from February 2015 to January 2018
Kenan Kearney was charged with insurance fraud and embezzlement after falsely presenting statements supporting insurance claims
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