Theft Charges Prompt Lake Wales Employee's Resignation
Posted: 11:05 am EDT July 2, 2009Updated: 11:25 am EDT July 2, 2009
LAKE WALES, Fla. -- A Lake Wales city official has resigned his position after charges that he used city money to buy a battery for his own boat.The Lake Wales News website reports that a police investigation revealed Jerry Torrence, assistant to the city manager, spent $70.44 of city money to purchase the marine battery. A police spokesman said Torrence will be charged with petit theft.City Manager Tony Otte said he has already started the search for Torrence's replacement.READ THE FULL STORY: Theft Charges Prompt Torrance To Step Down
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