The former treasurer and secretary of the Terryville Volunteer Fire Department who was suspended amid an investigation into embezzlement allegations has been arrested.
John Wunsch, 53, of Terryville, has been charged with larceny in the first degree and turned himself in on Thursday, according to police.
In January, the fire of the Terryville Volunteer Fire Department said an audit of the fire department’s finances revealed discrepancies in the funds that the department raised through private donations and fundraisers.
That money was meant for programs including fire prevention, uniforms and supporting local outreach programs, including Small Wonders and helping several local families at Christmastime, according to fire officials.
Wunsch, who was suspended amid the investigation, had been with the department for around 17 years at the time the investigation was revealed.
When NBC Connecticut called phone numbers listed for a John Wunsch in January and left messages, there was no immediate response.
He was held on $75,000 bond and is due in court today.
