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thedrifter
03-03-08, 08:06 AM
Vet accused of stealing $75K from VFW
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Mar 2, 2008 10:32:24 EST

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A veteran accused of stealing more than $75,000 from a VFW post in Great Falls has been cited for theft and deceptive practices.

Police Sgt. Glenn Stinar confirmed to Great Falls television station KRTV that Michael Thomson was ticketed in the theft. It is unclear when Thomson will make his initial appearance in court.

A police investigation found that about $54,000 went missing from Post 1087 over a period of about four years, according to an affidavit.

Post commander William Smith says Thomson helped handle finances at the post and was fired about a year ago. Smith says an internal investigation discovered at least $76,000 missing.

A phone message left by The Associated Press at a listing for Thomson wasn’t immediately returned Saturday night.

Ellie