Do you remember this story from back in Sept 2015, a Fox Lake Country Police Lt, Joeseph Gleniewicz who committed suicide but blamed it on 3 made up assailants, has been indicted on multiple charges. Melodie Gleniewicz, was an adult adviser with the Fox Lake Police Explorer Post who had fiduciary responsibilities, the statement said. Joseph Gliniewicz had overseen the post for more than 20 years.
“The investigation revealed money was withdrawn from the police explorer account over the course of several years," said Ray Rose, an undersheriff with the Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
The funds were used to pay for personal expenses, such as a trip to Hawaii as well as at Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, the Fox Lake Theatre, and more than 400 restaurants, police said.
It was not immediately clear what role Melodie Gliniewicz allegedly played in the case.
She was arrested after turning herself into the Lake County Sheriff's Office, police said. She was indicted on three counts of disbursing charitable funds without authority and for personal benefit, one count of disbursing charitable funds without authority and for personal benefit and two counts of money laundering. Her bond was set at $50,000.
“This entire matter has been a sad and tragic saga for the Village of Fox Lake," said Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim. "My hope is that we will be able to close this unfortunate chapter and move forward with ensuring a professional and transparent police department dedicated to the citizens of Fox Lake."
"Considering Melodie’s cooperation with law enforcement, she is devastated by the decision to bring charges against her," her lawyers, David P. Buckley and Andrew J. Kelleher said in a statement. "Melodie is a victim of her husband’s secret actions and looks forward to her day in Court to show the world her innocence."
Gliniewicz died in September by a "carefully staged suicide" after the police veteran committed what authorities described as "extensive criminal acts" over several years.
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