It has happened again. Twice, actually.
Two more women find themselves on the wrong side of the law, charged with ripping off, in one case, their employer, and in another their friends and community.
First we have the case of Margaret Lagana. Authorities say the Clifton Heights woman, who was making $200 a week as a bookkeeper at a business in Collingdale, apparently decided to supplement her income.
Lagana is charged with ripping off more than $100,000. Police believe she stole from both the business and personal accounts of her employer.
It was noticed when the man’s grandson noticed his grandfather’s Vanguard retirement account was being depleted.
Nice, huh?
Then there’s the case of Lisa Butler. She’s the 37-year-old Glenolden woman who was a volunteer and treasurer of Briarcliffe Fire Co.
You know where this one is going. When Butler was suspended for an altercation, officials began reviewing the books. They were stunned at what they found.
This week Butler was charged with ripping off her friends and fellow brother and sister volunteer firefighters to the tune of $103,000.
It’s kind of hard to believe what can drive a person to rip off a volunteer fire company, let alone one that has put you in a position of trust.
In Butler’s case, authorities indicate she simply used the money for “shopping.”
Butler’s family has long ties to the fire company. Her husband also is an active member. The D.A.’s probe indicated he had no idea what his wife was up to.
It just makes you shake your head.
Two more women find themselves on the wrong side of the law, charged with ripping off, in one case, their employer, and in another their friends and community.
First we have the case of Margaret Lagana. Authorities say the Clifton Heights woman, who was making $200 a week as a bookkeeper at a business in Collingdale, apparently decided to supplement her income.
Lagana is charged with ripping off more than $100,000. Police believe she stole from both the business and personal accounts of her employer.
It was noticed when the man’s grandson noticed his grandfather’s Vanguard retirement account was being depleted.
Nice, huh?
Then there’s the case of Lisa Butler. She’s the 37-year-old Glenolden woman who was a volunteer and treasurer of Briarcliffe Fire Co.
You know where this one is going. When Butler was suspended for an altercation, officials began reviewing the books. They were stunned at what they found.
This week Butler was charged with ripping off her friends and fellow brother and sister volunteer firefighters to the tune of $103,000.
It’s kind of hard to believe what can drive a person to rip off a volunteer fire company, let alone one that has put you in a position of trust.
In Butler’s case, authorities indicate she simply used the money for “shopping.”
Butler’s family has long ties to the fire company. Her husband also is an active member. The D.A.’s probe indicated he had no idea what his wife was up to.
It just makes you shake your head.
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