Local Man Charged With Embezzlement

Steve Bessonette

On Jan. 12, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department took a report of possible embezzlement at the Cove apartments.

After investigating the allegation, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Steve R. Bessonette, 38, on a charge of felony embezzlement.

Bessonette was taken to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was booked on a $2,500 dollar bond.


Staff report

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