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Fireman from Ohio Accused of Embezzling $1.6M to Cover Gambling Losses

By Stefan VelikovAugust 20, 2026

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Former Hambden Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief Richard Vandevander in Chardon, Ohio, is accused of embezzling $1.6 million from the department over three and a half years to cover gambling losses. Fire Department Assistant Chief Turns Himself In Richard Vandevander, 59, turned himself in and was arraigned Tu…

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