Orange County DA: Washington Heights Fire Company employee stole nearly $18,000 in funds meant for parade

The Orange County DA says that she was the co-chair of the parade committee when she made 83 unauthorized withdrawals.

News 12 Staff

Nov 2, 2024, 2:32 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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The Orange County District Attorney says Lynn T. Simpson, of the Washington Heights Fire Company in Wallkill, stole nearly $18,000 meant for a parade.
Simpson was the financial secretary of the fire company.
The Orange County DA says that she was the co-chair of the parade committee when she made 83 unauthorized withdrawals.
The parade has been canceled as a result.
The DA says Simpson will repay the money as part of the plea agreement.