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January 26, 2002 ..... Well, he is in the news again - seems he is now charged with "breach of trust with fraudulent intent over $5,000" when he obtained an American Express Card with the VFW's name on it (without knowledge of the VFW) and proceeded to rack up over $10,000 in personal expenses (gas, cigs, online services, restaurant bills, etc.). He also took out a $30,000 loan from the local bank against the VFW and he caused the VFW to default on a five year lease on the building they once occupied - the post's members never authorized him to do this. Strangely, he remains a life member of the VFW... [Please excuse any minor errors. FAX was very difficult to read.] Former VFW quartermaster chargedBy Kelly M. Burch Conway post reports unauthorized credit purchasesA former quartermaster of the Conway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7525 was arrested Thursday morning at his home. Curtis Salinger, 49, of 704 Wendy Lane, Conway, was charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent over $5,000, said Detective George Merritt with the Horry County Police Department. Slainger was released on personal recognizance after a bond hearing Thursday morning.... Salinger remains a life member of the Conway VFW. Kelly Burch is the Neighbors assignments editor. kburch@thesunnews.com |
Saturday, September 8, 2001
Conway VFW official steps down from post
By Kelly M. Burch The quartermaster of the Conway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7525
has left his seven-year position, citing health problems. Cmdr. Cliff Wescott and Senior Vice Cmdr. William Dickover were looking into Salinger's claims of being a POW when he stepped down as quartermaster and adjutant last month....
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