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November 27, 2025
Charges move forward in $50K Mifflinburg Legion theft case
MIFFLINBURG — All charges filed against a Millmont woman accused of stealing $50,000 from the Mifflinburg American Legion will move forward to the Union County Court of Common Pleas.
MIFFLINBURG — A Millmont woman is one step closer to facing trial after charges against her in connection with the alleged theft of $50,000 from the Mifflinburg American Legion were bound over to the Union County Court of Common Pleas. The decision means that a judge found sufficient evidence to proceed with the case against the woman, whose name has not yet been officially released by authorities.
The case has drawn significant attention in the small Union County community, where the American Legion plays a vital role in supporting veterans and local initiatives. News of the missing funds and the subsequent investigation sent shockwaves through the organization and its members.
Details surrounding the alleged theft remain somewhat limited, but authorities have confirmed that the investigation began several months ago after discrepancies were discovered in the Legion's financial records. The missing $50,000 represents a substantial blow to the organization, potentially impacting its ability to fund vital programs and services for veterans in the area.
The decision to move the case forward comes after a preliminary hearing where prosecutors presented evidence and testimony to support the charges. While the specific details of the evidence presented during the hearing are not publicly available, the judge determined that there was enough probable cause to believe that the woman committed the alleged crime.
Now that the charges have been bound over, the next step in the legal process will be an arraignment in the Court of Common Pleas. At the arraignment, the woman will formally enter a plea – guilty, not guilty, or no contest – to the charges against her. If she pleads not guilty, the case will proceed to trial, where a jury will ultimately decide her guilt or innocence.
The Mifflinburg American Legion has declined to comment on the ongoing legal proceedings, citing the need to allow the justice system to run its course. However, sources close to the organization have indicated that they are eager to see the matter resolved and the funds recovered, if possible. The impact of this alleged theft extends beyond the monetary loss, affecting the trust and morale within the Legion and the wider community it serves.
The case has drawn significant attention in the small Union County community, where the American Legion plays a vital role in supporting veterans and local initiatives. News of the missing funds and the subsequent investigation sent shockwaves through the organization and its members.
Details surrounding the alleged theft remain somewhat limited, but authorities have confirmed that the investigation began several months ago after discrepancies were discovered in the Legion's financial records. The missing $50,000 represents a substantial blow to the organization, potentially impacting its ability to fund vital programs and services for veterans in the area.
The decision to move the case forward comes after a preliminary hearing where prosecutors presented evidence and testimony to support the charges. While the specific details of the evidence presented during the hearing are not publicly available, the judge determined that there was enough probable cause to believe that the woman committed the alleged crime.
Now that the charges have been bound over, the next step in the legal process will be an arraignment in the Court of Common Pleas. At the arraignment, the woman will formally enter a plea – guilty, not guilty, or no contest – to the charges against her. If she pleads not guilty, the case will proceed to trial, where a jury will ultimately decide her guilt or innocence.
The Mifflinburg American Legion has declined to comment on the ongoing legal proceedings, citing the need to allow the justice system to run its course. However, sources close to the organization have indicated that they are eager to see the matter resolved and the funds recovered, if possible. The impact of this alleged theft extends beyond the monetary loss, affecting the trust and morale within the Legion and the wider community it serves.
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