ELSIE, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State Police are investigating a former Village of Elsie employee for embezzlement, MSP confirmed with News 10 Friday afternoon.

The investigation is being handled by the MSP First District Special Investigations Section.

Police said they were unable to provide any more information on the case, including the former employee’s identity.

The Village of Elsie recently stopped funding the volunteer fire department’s operating insurance expenses, and stopped paying the fire station’s rent.

Officials said the cuts were caused by budget constraints.

BACKGROUND: Village of Elsie cuts financial ties with volunteer fire department, keeps protection

News 10 has reached out to the Village of Elsie for comment. We will update this article if new information becom

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