The Northwest Herald recently published a story detailing the resignation of a lieutenant from the Marengo Fire Department. According to several sources, Lt. Russ Kahl stepped down on Tuesday after being found taking $6,700 from the nonprofit Marengo Fire Rescue Association. Kahl, who had served as the association's president for nearly two years, was involved in three separate instances of misappropriating funds this month. The current president, Scott Klaassens, who was just appointed to the role on Tuesday, confirmed the details. Before resigning, Kahl returned the full amount to the organization. Although the association reported the incident to local police, no criminal charges have been filed so far. “As a board, we decided at this time that he shouldn’t be charged,†Klaassens explained. “It’s not a closed case yet. It is still open, pending what we discover in our audit.†Kahl was suspended from the fire department a week ago after the association’s treasurer noticed unauthorized withdrawals. The group has internal policies in place to prevent such incidents, but they are now conducting a full audit to ensure no other funds were misused. Additionally, the board plans to review and strengthen their financial oversight procedures, according to Klaassens. Fire officials clarified that the money taken came from private donations within the association, not from public funds. The Marengo Fire Rescue Association is a nonprofit that relies on donations to purchase essential supplies and equipment not covered by state funding for its volunteer firefighters. Marengo Police Chief Joseph Hallman stated that his department was informed of the incident last week. However, he emphasized that without a formal complaint, the police cannot launch an investigation. “No one filed charges. No formal complaint was made,†Hallman said. “We will investigate anything, but it didn’t come to our door.†The internal handling of the matter by the fire department has raised questions about accountability and transparency, especially given the sensitive nature of the funds involved. As the audit continues, the community is watching closely to see if further action will be taken. Thanks, Dan Eps One Touch Change Mould Machine EPS Single Minute Mould Change,Eps Icf Foams Shape Moulding Machine,Building Block Icf Shape Moulding Machine,Touch Change Mold Machine Hangzhou Sutuan Machinery Co.,Ltd.
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