Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Director of NH Homeless Shelter Indicted in Theft

The director of a New Hampshire homeless shelter and soup kitchen — a retired Manchester police captain — is facing felony charges he stole money from a trust set up for a disabled cousin.

The five-count indictment against 56-year-old Michael Tessier was handed down by a grand jury.

Tessier is charged with recklessly disregarding a known legal obligation to Thaddeus Jakobiec Jr., a blind and disabled cousin for whom the trust was established. Tessier allegedly transferred more than $80,000 to one of his personal bank accounts.

In September, Tessier told the New Hampshire Union Leader that he had done nothing wrong. His lawyer said he’d repaid the money.

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NH Homeless Shelter Director Indicted in Theft

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