Loudoun County Sheriff says investigation began after chief reported suspicious charges.
Loudoun County, VA (JK) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged the chief of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department with embezzling station funds following an investigation into questioned purchases made on a department credit card.
Detectives arrested 66-year-old William Graham II of Ashburn after he reported what he claimed were fraudulent charges totaling about $2,000 on his AVFRD-issued card. Investigators say the case instead pointed to the misuse of station funds, leading to a charge of Embezzlement by a Public Officer.
Graham was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and later released on an unsecured bond.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information related to the case to contact Detective Butterfield at 703-777-1021. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or through the sheriff’s office mobile app.