NEWBERRY, MI-- A Luce County couple has been arrested for embezzling funds from a Newberry gas station.
In October Michigan State Police from the Sault Ste. Marie Post began an investigation into the actions of a husband and wife who worked at Pickleman’s Petro. On Tuesday troopers arrested Thomas Gendron, 67, and Michelle Gendron, 42, of McMillan.
Michelle Gendron is charged with embezzlement of $100,000 or more and conspiracy to commit embezzlement of $100,000 or more. She’s lodged at the Alger County Jail on a $250,000 bond.
Thomas Gendron is charged with conspiracy to commit embezzlement of $100,000 or more. He is being held at the Chippewa County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
Officials looked into financial transactions that took place between 2011 and last October. The investigation continues.
