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Cinnaminson Firefighter Stole $10K From Union, Spent It On Food: Prosecutor

A 38-year-old New Jersey firefighter was arrested and charged on Monday, March 10, with stealing $10,000 from a labor union representing first responders, authorities said.

Joseph Tull

Joseph Tull

Photo Credit: Burlington County Prosecutor's Office

Tull,a Williamstown resident and a firefighter in Cinnaminson, was treasurer of a union that represented firefighters and EMTs throughout Burlington County, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said.

An investigation revealed Tull used the union's debit card to withdraw $6,300 from ATMs, which he then put into his personal account, Bradshaw said. Tull illegally utilized the union’s debit card to spend $3,384 at businesses such as Jersey’s Mikes, Rita’s Italian Ice and Wawa, Bradshaw said.

Tull is charged with criminal computer activity, theft by deception and misapplication of entrusted property. 

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