Crime & Safety
Bethel Park Man Accused of Stealing $70,000 from Gas Stations
A Bethel Park man is going to trial on charges that he stole more that $70,000 in funds from a company that manages several gas stations in the area.
A Bethel Park man is going to trial on charges that he stole more that $70,000 in funds from a company that manages several gas stations in the area.
David M. Ohler waived to court two theft charges after Upper St. Clair police arrested him on March 22.
Investigators said Ohler, 36, was a manager for Ivan LLC on Boyce Road and was engaged in a long-term scheme to “skim off” profits from the top. Police said he stole $70,459 from the company while floating money between the gas stations.
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Company officials found the discrepancy in their accounts and confronted him recently, police said. Investigators said Ohler came to the Upper St. Clair Police Department on Feb. 20 and “took responsibility” by offering a written confession.
He waived the charges to court during his preliminary hearing with District Judge Robert Wyda on April 8.
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