Ex-Thompson Church Treasurer Diverted $33K From Congregation Rebuilding After Devastating Fire
A former Connecticut church leader is accused of stealing more than $33,000 from a congregation that has spent years rebuilding after a devastating fire.
Bruce Gordon Hall, 65, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 6, after investigators obtained an arrest warrant accusing him of stealing from Thompson Congregational Church, Connecticut State Police said.
Investigators allege Hall cashed eight checks totaling $33,732.92 taken from the Thompson church's accounts. They said he deposited the money into bank accounts belonging to his company, Eureka Inventing, LLC, between April and September 2…
‘She Shows Up for Everyone’: Virginia Woman Rebuilding After Apartment Fire
A Virginia woman is starting over after a catastrophic apartment fire destroyed her home, leaving her with little more than her dog, her faith, and a community determined to help her rebuild.
The blaze broke out Friday night, Oct. 31, in the attic space above Cheryl Lynne’s apartment, according to a post from Lora Jackle, who is organizing relief efforts for her friend.
“Blessedly, neither Cheryl nor her dog Chloe was home,” Jackle wrote. “No one who was inside the building was hurt, but the origin of the fire was the building's attic space directly above Cheryl's apartment, making her apar…
