LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – A Morrison County man faces charges for allegedly stealing more than a $250,000 from a charitable gaming account over the last 11 years.
Arnold Benusa, 74, was the gambling manager for the Bowlus Fire Department Relief Association since May 1, 2010.
According to court records, the missing money from the gambling fund was discovered by members of the fire department.
Officials discovered a trend of incomplete deposit slips and checks written to the City of Bowlus. The endorsement stamp on the checks was altered and city officials claim the money was not deposited into any city account.
If found guilty, Benusa faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
