A former Drew County fire chief is facing abuse of office charges following an investigation into $10,357 in funds that do not have invoices showing how the money was spent.
Documents filed by the prosecuting attorney state that on about February 4, 2020, and during the preceding 5 years, as a public servant and with the purpose of benefitting himself, James Randal “Jim” Glennon did, in a continuing course of conduct, commit unauthorized acts for transactions purporting to be in acts of his office.
According to the documents, $7,218 worth of transfers were allegedly made into Glennon’s personal bank account, along with alleged cash withdrawals from the fire department account made by Glennon.
Fire department personnel stated that Glennon indicated to them that he used personal funds to pay for Department expenses, then reimbursed himself when funds came available. An additional $3,139 were allegedly paid to other businesses and individuals without any documentation being provided by Glennon.
The charge is a Class C felony by imprisonment of 3-10 years and a fine up to $10,000.
The charges come following a review that was conducted for the period January 1, 2016 through February 4, 2020. The review included records, bank statements, invoices and interviews with staff/board members.
Glennon is also accused of forging minutes of a fire department board meeting that did not take place.
Glennon retired from the fire department in 2019
