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NEW BERLIN, WI The New Berlin Police Department is warning residents of a charity scam.
According to a Facebook post, a resident recently contacted police questioning a solicitation for a donation she received in the mail. The solicitation requested funding to support a national drive to provide lifesaving equipment to law enforcement, citing an emergency equipment shortage, and referenced the New Berlin, Wisconsin Area . The solicitation was personally addressed to the resident and originated from an organization identifying itself as the United States Deputy Sheriff s Association.
Subscribe Police conducted a quick internet search of the organization at www.charitynavigator.org, Charity Navigator confirmed the USDSA is a registered non-profit; however, it does award the USDSA a low rating.
By Editor | December 23, 2020
By MARK EVANS
mevans@stegenherald.com
St. Mary is the proud owner of two free pieces of surplus equipment and several nicely-decorated homes.
During last Thursday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Clem Donze of the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the chamber’s Christmas decorating contest, while Mayor Carl Wyatt praised police chief Adam Bequette for obtaining a free dump truck and tractor for the city through a U.S. Defense Department surplus property program.
With the city struggling financially, Bequest’s grant-writing and knack of finding free items available for picking up from various programs has come in handy.