A Pawtucket city employee is under investigation for possibly embezzling funds from a public employee union. The person’s name has not been released.
According to WPRI, the details and amount of the alleged theft has not been disclosed, but it has been reported to be a long time city worker who is well-liked in the city hall.
Embezzlement charges are similar to other theft and larceny offenses under Rhode Island law. The seriousness of the offense and the penalties faced relate to the amount of funds stolen.
Additional details and a possible arrest is likely when the Pawtucket police make more progress in their continuing investigation into the matter.
