Retired Policeman Charged With Embezzlement

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A retired Fairfax County police officer has been indicted on charges that he stole fuel from county pumps for his personal use.

The police department announced Monday that Lon A. Wolber, a 28-year veteran of the force, was indicted on one count of felony embezzlement and one count of misuse of public funds. The indictment followed an internal criminal probe that began in October, when a department employee noticed suspicious activity at a county fuel pump location.

The investigation determined Wolber was allegedly stealing fuel for his personal use; to date, the department said. The loss has been discovered to exceed 2,500 gallons.

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As part of the investigation, Wolber was relieved of his duties and placed on administrative leave. He subsequently retired.

Wolber was assigned to the Franconia District Station in the Springfield area at the time of his separation. Both criminal and administrative investigations are ongoing, the department said.