Minden City woman arraigned on embezzlement charge

HURON COUNTY – Christine Ann Pawlowsky, 42, of Minden City, was arraigned in District Court last week on a charge related to embezzlement from a local union.

Pawlowsky is facing one count of embezzlement agent/trustee over $1,000, but less than $20,000. The charges are the result of an investigation from the Harbor Beach Police Department and the U.S. Department of Labor.

According to the investigation, multiple incidents of embezzlement took place over a number of years, where Pawlowsky is alleged to have taken over $20,000 from United Auto Workers (UAW) 812 in Harbor Beach. She was the organization’s financial secretary.

Heralleged misconduct came to light during an audit, when numerous irregularities were discovered.

Pawlowsky will return to court on ThursSEE day, September 17 for a preliminary exam.