Ex-Humane Society treasurer is charged with embezzlement
stltoday.com | 10/5/08 | Associated Press
The former treasurer of a southwest Missouri humane society is charged with embezzling almost $90,000 from the organization's building fund over a three-year period.
Newton County authorities say Patsy LeSueur, 55, of Noel, was freed on bond late Wednesday afternoon after being charged with one count of felony theft.
LeSueur is accused of writing herself 48 checks from the Humane Society for Newton and McDonald counties.
Neosho police Chief Dave McCracken said the money was to have been used to build a new animal shelter. LeSueur served as the group's treasurer and secretary, and also is the city clerk for Noel and the wife of former McDonald County sheriff's Deputy Mike LeSueur.
Society board member Duane Cooper said $120,000 had been raised toward the organization's $200,000 goal.
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