Fired Louisiana Firefighter Stole FDs Credit Card

Posted by: Curt Varone November 17, 2024 0

A Louisiana firefighter who was terminated earlier this year, is facing charges that he used a fire department credit card to make over 180 purchases totaling over $14,000. Donald Anthony, Jr. 22, is accused of stealing a credit card belonging to the Mansfield Fire Department after he was terminated by the department in February, 2024.

The purchases were reportedly made between his termination in February and July, 2024. Both the Mansfield Police Department and the Louisiana State Police were involved in the investigation. Anthony is facing charges including felony access device fraud and felony identity theft. The fraudulent charges were made in Louisiana and Texas.

Anthony turned himself into police today. More on the story.

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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