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Former Nebraska golf course treasurer accused of embezzlement

handcuffsSEWARD, Neb. (AP) — A former treasurer of an eastern Nebraska golf course has been accused of embezzling from it.

Court records say 31-year-old Chaise Vegas is charged with two felony counts of theft. A phone listed for Vegas in Milford is no longer in service. His attorney didn’t immediately return a call Thursday from The Associated Press.

A court affidavit filed by Milford Police Chief Forrest Siebken says Vegas made unauthorized withdrawals totaling nearly $142,000 from two accounts for Thornridge Golf Course in Milford. He took over as treasurer in April 2015. The affidavit says all but around $3,600 has been repaid.

Vegas’ preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 26.

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