Former Ambulance District Leader Admits to Embezzlement

The former head of the Pettis County Ambulance District has admitted to stealing money.  62-year old Tom Larson entered a guilty plea to a federal charge of bank fraud.  Gardner embezzled over $227,000 by way of forged checks and unapproved payroll expenses.  The theft took place over the course of about a year.  Gardner will serve two years in a federal prison without parole.