Embezzlement In Newburgh Goes To Court

1/20/11 12:55 pm  Updated: 1/20/11 01:06 pm

By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff

BANGOR, Maine — Cindy Dunton entered no plea Thursday during her first court appearance since being accused last year of stealing nearly $200,000 from the town of Newburgh.
Dunton’s arraignment before Superior Court Justice S. Kirk Studstrup lasted only a few minutes, but was attended by at least 17 Newburgh residents who have vowed to attend her every court appearance. Dunton, who arrived in the courtroom alone, said very little as Studstrup advised her of her rights. Dunton’s attorney, Dale Thistle, did most of the talking.
“My client’s intent is to offer no plea this morning,” said Thistle. Studstrup, as a procedural matter, recorded a “not guilty” plea on Dunton’s behalf.
Dunton, who is Newburgh’s former deputy clerk and treasurer, is charged with Class B theft by unauthorized taking for allegedly embezzling $199,536.54 between Jan. 1, 2006, and the end of 2009. That sum was compiled by a forensic audit commissioned by Newburgh selectmen last summer. In June 2010, three months after she was fired by selectmen, Dunton signed a promissory note admitting to the thefts and pledging to pay the $200,000 back plus more than $50,000 in audit and legal fees incurred by the town.

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Funny how things can proceed so quickly in other towns, Yet Lisbon Investigations of Fraud, Drag OUT and On for Years.   

"Kind Of Makes Ya Wonder Don't It?"

But other Investigations pertaining to Lisbon Residents Get Accelerated Right Through The System.  

Just hold onto your britches,  WE Will Have More On This Very Soon.  Guaranteed.