Editor's note: Why are these two crooks any different that the crooks in the Probate Court of Cook County who raped the life savings of Alice R. Gore, a disabled 99 year old ward? This Shark will answer; the Probate Court crooks are lawyers and judges! Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com
Oak Forest deputy fire chief, wife accused of stealing $350K
Charles and Michelle Sopko have been charged with theft of governmental property. (Cook County Sheriff's Office / December 19, 2013)
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A former administrative assistant for the Palos Heights Fire Protection District and her husband – a deputy fire chief in Oak Forest - are accused of stealing more than $350,000 from her former employer, officials said.
Michelle Sopko, 45, and Charles Sopko, 47 of Oak Forest were arrested this morning and each charged with one count of theft of governmental property, a felony. They were scheduled to appear for a hearing at the Bridgeview Courthouse on Friday.
Earlier this year, a new Palos Heights Fire Protection District chief noticed discrepancies in the district’s financial records and asked Palos Heights police and the Cook County sheriff’s department to investigate, according to the sheriff’s office.
The agencies found that Michelle Sopko had diverted about $352,000 to a bank account she shared with her husband.
Michelle Sopko had worked for the Palos Heights fire district from October 2008 to December 2012, when she was fired for unrelated reasons, the office said.
Her job had included preparing and issuing payroll checks and paid district expenses.
Michelle Sopko, 45, and Charles Sopko, 47 of Oak Forest were arrested this morning and each charged with one count of theft of governmental property, a felony. They were scheduled to appear for a hearing at the Bridgeview Courthouse on Friday.
Earlier this year, a new Palos Heights Fire Protection District chief noticed discrepancies in the district’s financial records and asked Palos Heights police and the Cook County sheriff’s department to investigate, according to the sheriff’s office.
The agencies found that Michelle Sopko had diverted about $352,000 to a bank account she shared with her husband.
Michelle Sopko had worked for the Palos Heights fire district from October 2008 to December 2012, when she was fired for unrelated reasons, the office said.
Her job had included preparing and issuing payroll checks and paid district expenses.
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