Two Virginia Departments Victimized By Insider Theft

Posted by: Curt Varone May 16, 2012 0

Two volunteer fire departments from Virginia are in the news today, both victims of insider theft by high ranking officials. In Louisa County, fire chief Mark McGheen of the Trevilans Volunteer Fire Department stands accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the department. McGheen is a former Louisa police officer and served as the acting police chief at one time.

In Hanover County, the treasurer of the Henry Volunteer Fire Department No. 6 has been arrested and charged with embezzling funds from the department.

Officials in both jurisdictions have declined to say how much was involved in either case.

More on the Trevilans and Henry cases.

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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