34 minutes ago, buschpounder said:

DuBois Area United Way accepts resignation of suspended city manager

Story by Rebecca Parsons • 1h ago

 

 

• CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – The DuBois United Way announced that they have accepted the resignation of suspended DuBois City Manager, John “Herm” Suplizio who also served as the organization’s executive director. 

How thoughtful of him to resign 😂 

1 hour ago, BillyC said:

A half an hour ago at the softball field there was Herm and our newest interim acting city manager together. Maybe doing some plotting?

Probably not smart on the interim Managers part, just saying 😏

13 minutes ago, BillyC said:

Another point mentioned last night was that it was known for several days that the indictments were coming down so why did the council agree to extend his contract earlier in the week. The charges weren't going to magically go away. That is one of the questions i'll ask at the next council meeting since that should be enough of a "timely" manner for them to have formed an answer.

On the news this morning it was stated they rescinded his contract extension.  

Who will be attending tonights council meeting?

5 minutes ago, des said:

I read he’s on paid leave 

He is now

Another question?  So he's now on a paid leave of absence, that's a joke in itself.  So if he's found guilty, because oh that's right he's innocent until proven otherwise, we pay him for some time off?  And if found guilty does he have to pay that back to the city?  

54 minutes ago, Pompeii said:

Doesn't the city SANDYVILLE, have a nice ring to it?  Sorry DuBois, you're out of money and Sandy Township is taking things over. 

We would probably be better managed 😲

Just on Fox news at 10 he didn't show for the work session meeting at the City Bldg today.  He's permitted to work but can't do any financial dealings.  Wth?

1 hour ago, Keyser Soze said:

Maybe a temporary state takeover of the City of DuBois is needed because it appears that there was a systematic failure by all in power.

And yet he still is working?  That's a slap in the face to the citizens of DuBois.  How does the state go about taking over? 

8 minutes ago, buschpounder said:

Probably up to the city council and their internal regulations....

Imagine that 🙄

Maybe someone can answer?  Will he be able  to work as City Manager until his actual hearing?  What process would be appropriate to remove him from his position?  Rumor is he worked today to me that's a joke!

1 minute ago, jaman said:

The question is? Will Herm take the  total hit or sing on others?  Where were the City Treasurer and Auditors? The Mayor? Board of Community Days? Who did he have business quid pro quo deals with? Who did he owe gambling debts to? How deep are the investigators going to go?  Stay Tuned.

Good point!  The entire good old boys/girls club needs investigated

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday that DuBois City Manager and Executive Director of the DuBois Area United Way, John “Herm” Suplizio, was arrested on charges related to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from public accounts.

Suplizio, 62, of Clearfield County, allegedly committed $620,815 in fraudulent transactions, using funds from city bank accounts and the Dubois Area United Way account to pay his personal credit card bills, make political donations and gamble.

The majority of the funds came from accounts for Community Days, an annual summer event presented by the DuBois Volunteer Fire Department, for which Suplizio and his secretary were the sole signatories.

“Suplizio was a trusted public official who should have been acting in the best interests of his community,” said Henry. “Instead, he betrayed that trust by stealing hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars for his own personal use.

“This egregious violation of the trust Pennsylvanians put in their officials is disgraceful. Today’s arrest is a reminder that no one is above the law, and that everyone who holds public office in Pennsylvania is accountable to the people.”

A Grand Jury investigation found that, in addition to the fraud, Suplizio used his position as city manager to enter into contracts with businesses for which he received personal benefits.

From 2014-2021, Suplizio also provided false information on his tax returns, paying for numerous charges with public money and claiming those charges as unreimbursed expenses on his taxes. 

Suplizio was charged with five counts of theft by unlawful taking; one count of conflict of interest; one count of misapplication of entrusted property; and eight counts of fraudulent return.

This case was investigated by Trooper Jeffrey Walters and Trooper Eric Guido of Pennsylvania State Police Organized Crime Section in Erie, Special Agent Terrence Sweeney from the Office of Attorney General Financial Crime Section, the Office of Attorney General Public Corruption Section and Detective Steven Kontaxes of the Fayette County Bureau of Criminal Investigations.   

This case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Summer Carroll. All charges are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

New update

More details have been obtained regarding arrest of Dubois Coty Manager John “Herm” Suplizio…

Monday John “Herm” Suplizio was arraigned and waived his right to a preliminary hearing on over a dozen Felony and Misdemeanor charges stemming from allegedly stealing funds while working at the Dubois United Way, and as Dubois City Manager. Court documents state that for over a decade Suplizio was misappropriating money, which included donations to the United Way and Dubois Volunteer Fire Department Community Days Funds. Suplizio is also accused of accepting money from a fracking company for selling materials to the company, while making agreements on the behalf of Dubois City with the fracking company, EOG Resources. To date, in total, Suplizio is accused of stealing over $260,000 from Public accounts of the City of Dubois, Dubois United Way, Dubois Volunteer Fire Department Parade Committee and Community Fund Accounts. Fraudulent transactions with those accounts Suplizio is accused of totals over $620,000. Tax Fraud associated with those accounts Suplizio is accused of totals over $350,000. John Suplizio waived his right to a preliminary hearing on the charges he is facing and will now stand trial on the 15 charges. He is free on $100,000 unsecured bail.

And wonder what happens now?  They had just extended his contract as City Manager...

Multiple charges have been filed this morning against 62 year old John Suplizio of Dubois. Felony charges include Theft by Unlawful Taking (5 counts), and Restricted Activities - Conflict of Interest (1 count). Misdemeanor charges of Fraud Tax Return (8 counts), and Misapply Entrusted/Govt/Fin Inst Prop (1 count). Keep it tuned to OK 1029 for details as more information is released.

Another one shot down today over Lake Huron. Wth?

Anyone know what's going on corner of Hubert and South Ave?  It's been closed off for almost 6 hours and fire trucks still there.

Anyone know what happened there this morning?   Scanner only said icy road, but quite a bit of Police and fire personnel there for an icy road?

Supposedly the truck driver backed into and pinned him.  So so sad.

Steve, I'm a junior member now wth? 

Good seeing you today Petee!  You look great, and she loves her plants!  Thanks!

Sorry for both of your losses Chili and Bon!  Beautiful cats!   :'(

Made this at work the other day, ohhhhh soooooo good!

Chicken Ranch Pizza

Ingredients:

1 Boboli Pizza Shell

2 Cans of Chicken 8oz. or 2 chicken Breasts Shredded

1 Pack Cream Cheese

1 Pack Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 tsp Garlic Seasoning

1 Onion

1 tbsp. Ranch Dressing

Directions:

Bake Pizza shell according to directions.  Mix 1 pack of Cream Cheese and 1 tbsp. of Ranch Dressing (set aside).  Saute 1 Onion, Chicken and 1 tsp. Garlic Seasoning.  When pizza shell has cooled, spread Cream Cheese/Ranch Dressing mixture onto shell.  Top with the sauteed chicken.  Cover with Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and bake until cheese has melted.

Simple and good!

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