Union treasurer accused of theft

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Published Friday June 11, 2010

A 35-year-old Bellevue man has been charged with felony theft by deception in connection with the theft of about $8,000 in union dues.

Robert Alden made his initial court appearance Thursday at the Douglas County Correctional Center. A judge released Alden on his own recognizance.

Alden was treasurer of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 52, which has represented a small number of guards at the Douglas County Health Center, 4102 Woolworth Ave., where Alden works. He is currently on paid administrative leave.

Authorities were alerted after a security guard realized that the lodge was not locally or nationally sponsored because its charter had been revoked. The union, though, continued to collect monthly dues.

Jason Kuiper

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