Dad, Son Accused of Theft from N.J. Rescue Squad

A father and son have been accused of using N.J. rescue squad funds to pay bills.

Springfield Township EMS members Ronald Knighten, 51, and Benjamin Knighten, 23, have been charged with one count of theft by deception, according to NJ.com.

They are accused of spending about $30,000 to pay bills and purchase personal items, the paper reported.

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