A priest working in Hudson who resigned under allegations he stole funds from an account used to help needy families was charged Monday in St. Croix County Court with felony theft.
The Rev. Daniel J. Dahlberg, 68, of Superior is scheduled for an initial court appearance May 12. The charge has a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
St. Patrick Catholic Church officials reported $10,800 was missing from a charity account used to help people in times of hardship. Dahlberg spoke to parishioners March 20 and resigned the next day, according to church officials.
Dahlberg admitted taking the money, in part, because of a gambling addiction. He had sole control of the account.
According to the criminal complaint:
Police met with Sam Cari, a church trustee, on March 21. Cari said the account was used for gasoline, rent, vehicle repairs, utility bills, food and other items.
Reports indicate Dahlberg started in August 2009 writing checks and endorsing them to cash for personal use. Dahlberg told Cari in February that Dahlberg used $3,500 for car problems and gambling.
An internal audit indicated $10,800 was missing, and Dahlberg told police he used it for gambling.
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