LINCOLN, Maine — Police are investigating the theft of about $8,200 over two years from a local Boy Scout troop and hope to seek an arrest warrant or grand jury indictment within a few weeks, Police Chief William Lawrence said Tuesday.
A leader in Boy Scout Troop 50 reported to police eight weeks ago that the organization was missing at least $8,000. Detective David Cram approached a suspect shortly thereafter and the man cooperated immediately, Lawrence said.
Lawrence declined to identify the suspect except to say that he “has been cooperative.”
“He is working with us, pointing out to us how the money was taken during that period of time, so that is what we are trying to clear up right now,” Lawrence added. “We are hoping to present our case to the district attorney and seek charges through the grand jury over the next few weeks.”
Lawrence declined to comment on what motivated the thefts. He said the suspect could face felony theft charges.
“The behavior included in the allegations against this individual does not represent the Katahdin Area Council or the Boys Scouts of America,” said Marshall Steinmann, executive director of the Katahdin Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “Such behavior runs counter to everything for which the Boys Scouts of America stands. Upon learning of this individual’s alleged behavior, we immediately removed him from Scouting.
“The Katahdin Area Council has guidelines and training that address this type of issue and will continue to work with the chartered organization and unit committee on implementing standards and procedures to help prevent this type of incident from occurring in the future,” Steinmann said.
I hope when the police catch the bum , the person or persons are made an example of regardless what there position is within the community
How low can one go?
Pretty low, apparently. Why is it that these clowns never steal from billionaires? They always seem to prey on the kids or the elderly.
So this was reported 2 months ago and the suspect says right off “Oh ya and this is the way it was stolen”? Can’t wait for the next chapter on this whodunnit.
It makes the suspect sounds like a good scout.
This town was falling apart until Wild Bill showed up. Way to go Billy. You da man.
As a person who has spent much time between Lincoln and Lakeville since 1970, if your remark was mistakenly intended to knock the Police Chief you would be well advised to always support law enforcement with 100% of your energy in the absence of malfeasance or criminal activities on their part. You will probably need them someday.
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Wow – if they aren’t chasing your kids or teaching intolerance, they’re stealing your money. Now I remember why I left this organization in my dust 30 years ago.
The adult that you have become shows it.
Want to bet he was NOT Gay!