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Oct 1, 2009 6:13 pm US/Eastern

NH Police Chief Allegedly Steals From Charity

NEW CASTLE, N.H. (WBZ) ―

Click to enlarge 1 of 1: New Castle New Hampshire Police Chief James C. Murphy was arrested for allegedly stealing $8,000 from the Coast Guard/New Castle Police Food Drive Fund
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The police chief in New Castle New Hampshire was arrested for allegedly taking $8000 from a charitable food drive.

Chief James Murphy was charged with a Class A felony for allegedly taking the money from the Coast Guard/New Castle Police Food Drive Fund. The New Hampshire District Attorney received a complaint that Murphy exercise unauthorized control over the fund from 2002-2006.

A six month investigation was launched culminating in Thursday's arrest.

Bail for Murphy was set at $10,000 on personal recognizance.