Former Unionville, MI, Fire Chief Charged with Embezzlement
By Melissa Frick
Source mlive.com (TNS)
TUSCOLA COUNTY, MI – A former fire chief from Michigan’s Thumb area has been accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from his fire department.
Nicholas Sakon, 35, of Unionville, is facing a felony charge of embezzlement of over $1,000 but less than $20,000 from a nonprofit or charitable organization, according to Michigan State Police. He was arraigned Thursday, May 22, in Tuscola County District Court.
MSP said Sakon worked at the Unionville Fire Department for 18 years, including 10 years as fire chief.
In December 2024, the fire department realized its non-profit 501c account was missing funds, MSP said. The department suspected Sakon had been using the account for personal use, according to MSP.
MSP conducted an investigation and determined Sakon had stolen over $5,000 from the department for personal purchases since May 2023.
Sakon faces up to 10 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine for the felony embezzlement charge, according to MSP.
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