New Jersey firefighter union treasurer accused of stealing almost $ 10k

Mount Holly, NJ – The treasurer of a union that represents firefighters and emergency medical technicians in Burlington County has been accused of stealing almost $ 10,000 from the organization, prosecutors announced.

Joseph Tull Jr., 38, of Williamstown, was accused of computer criminal activities, robbery for deception and improper application of confirmed properties after an investigation carried out by the Financial Crimes Unit of the prosecutor of Burlington County (BCPO).

The authorities say that the investigation began in January after union leaders reported accounting irregularities. The researchers determined that Tull used the union debit card to remove $ 6,300 of the ATMs, which he later deposited in his personal bank account. In addition, he allegedly won $ 3,384 in unauthorized purchases in businesses such as Jersey Mike’s, Rita’s Italian Ice and Wawa.

Tull, a full -time firefighter in the municipality of Cinnaminson, was arrested Monday at the BCPO office in Mount Holly and was then launched after processing. The case is now preparing for the presentation to a large jury for a possible accusation.

The union, known as the Association of Professional Firefighters of Local Burlington County 3091, represents the firefighters, firefighters, firefighters and EMT in multiple municipalities of Murlington County.

The assistant prosecutor Andrew R. McDonnell leads the case, with Detective Troy Sudeck serving as principal investigator.