Story Published:
Oct 2, 2008 at 11:45 AM CST
Story Updated:
Oct 2, 2008 at 8:38 AM CST
NEOSHO, Mo. -- A former treasurer of a humane society is charged with embezzling almost $90,000 from the organization's building fund over a three-year period. Patsy LeSueur, 55, of Noel is free on bond after being charged late Wednesday with one count of theft.
LeSueur is accused of writing herself 48 checks from the Humane Society for Newton and McDonald counties. Neosho police Chief Dave McCracken said the money was to have been used to build a new animal shelter.
LeSueur served as the group's treasurer and secretary, and also is the city clerk for Noel and the wife of a former McDonald County sheriff's deputy, Mike LeSueur.
Society board member Duane Cooper said $120,000 had been raised toward the organization's $200,000 goal.
