Crime

Manistique man arrested on embezzlement charges

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Hans Ahlström

Published July 19, 2012 at 12:23 PM EDT

(MANISTIQUE)- A Manistique man has been arrested on charges of embezzlement from the Manistique Moose Lodge.

Fifty-six-year old Ray Hayfordwas charged with four felony counts of ‘forgery’ and one felony count of embezzlement of over $1,000 but under $20,000.’

He faces a possible 24-years in prison if convicted as charged.

Hayford was arraigned in the 93rd district court and is currently lodged in the Schoolcraft County jail.

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