Fire company treasurer accused of stealing nearly $900,000 from department

BIRDSBORO, Pa. - The treasurer of a Berks County fire company is under arrest after authorities allege nearly $900,000 went from the department's account into his pocket.

Berks County Detectives have charged 61-year-old Kennth Long with theft, forgery and receiving stolen property. They were contacted in January of this year by the Birdsboro Police Department about a theft from the Birdsboro Union Fire Company.