67-year-old ex-Pacific Junction fire chief Ernie Gencarelli arrested for allegedly stealing $40,000 from a disaster relief fund, intended for flood rebuilding.

Former Pacific Junction fire chief Ernie Gencarelli, 67, was arrested for ongoing criminal conduct, first-degree theft, and money laundering, accused of stealing around $40,000 from the Pacific Junction First Responders Association Fund. The funds were meant to assist the community in rebuilding from floods in 2019. The investigation began after the current fire chief reported unusual charges on the charity account.

May 29, 2024
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