Article Summary
- A federal grand jury in East St. Louis returned a four-count indictment against former Carlyle Police Chief Mark Pingsterhaus on Tuesday.
- The indictment alleges that Pingsterhaus took more than $100,000 from the city and the Carlyle Fire Protection District.
- Pingsterhaus allegedly used the money to hide his fraud and to conceal a personal relationship with another public official who has not been charged.
- The city asserts they have full confidence in the police force and the new police chief.
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A Metro East police chief spent more than $100,000 of public money intended to combat drug use and support a local fire protection district on personal expenses, including basketball tickets, travel, and diamond engagement ring, according to a federal indictment.
A federal grand jury returned a…
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Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.