MARQUETTE, MI— The former director of the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce was arraigned on felony embezzlement charges Wednesday.
Samantha LaJeunesse, 34, is charged with embezzlement by an agent or trustee of $20,000 or more, using a computer to commit a crime, and illegal use of a financial transaction device or credit card.
She’s accused of using a GINCC debit card to send more than $30,000 to Caesar’s Casino and Draft Kings from July through September. The Chamber was left with only $500.
The GINCC board is looking for a new executive director.
A preliminary hearing for LaJeunesse is set for December 28th.
