Search Warrant Reveals FBI Is Investigating Former Carlyle Police Chief – Capitol News IL

Search warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief – Capitol News IL

The FBI is investigating former Carlyle Police Chief Mark Pingsterhaus, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, for possible wire fraud and theft of federal funds, according to the search warrant. The FBI rents space in the Carlyle police station in downstate Clinton County.

Search warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief

Article Summary The former chief of police in downstate Carlyle, Mark Pingsterhaus, is being investigated for possible charges that include wire fraud and theft of federal funds. Pingsterhaus, who became police chief in 2012, resigned from his $115,000-a-year position on Dec. 1. A search warrant shows the feds raided Pingsterhaus’ office in search of financial records including cash, receipts, ledgers and lease agreements related to expenses, c…