Police have arrested a 56-year-old Milton man on 20 charges related to theft from the Bethel United Methodist Church.
John M. Duckworth was employed by the church as an accountant when police were contacted regarding large sums of money missing from the church's bank account.
Duckworth, who also owns a private accounting company, is alleged to have written out checks to himself from December 2007 to July of this year. Police were able to trace 20 checks totaling over $32,000, with amounts ranging from $699 to $2,400.
Police said Duckworth was charged Tuesday and released on a $14,500 unsecured bond.
Because Duckworth has his own accounting business, police believe there could be additional victims. If anyone believes they have been a victim of the suspect's accounting practices, contact Delaware State Police Troop 4 Fraud Unit in Georgetown at 302-856-5850. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to police through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com
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