Second embezzlement allegation filed against former Medicine Park firefighter | News

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Another allegation of embezzlement has been brought against a former Medicine Park volunteer firefighter accused of robbing the department.

Comanche County District Court issued a felony warrant for the arrest of Michael Shane McKenzie, 49, of Lawton on Thursday on one count of embezzlement, records show.

McKenzie is accused of using a Medicine Park mans Lowes charge account to make multiple purchases between March 19 and October 13, the warrant affidavit states. The cardholder told investigators that McKenzie worked for him but spent $11,548.29 without his authorization.

The cardholder also reported that McKenzie spent an additional $5,896.81 on a large spool of copper wire from Hunzicker Brothers, the affidavit states.

During the same period, McKenzie is accused of stealing more than $6,000 from the Medicine Park Fire Department because, he said, he needed the money.

McKenzie made her first court appearance on October 24 on another count of embezzlement.

McKenzie was interviewed Oct. 11 by investigators after being identified as an embezzlement suspect, the affidavit says. The theft was reported by the city of Medicine Park where he served as a volunteer firefighter. He has since been fired.

It was discovered that $6,104.57 of numerous unauthorized charges were made to the fire department’s fuel credit card, the affidavit states.

During his interview, McKenzie confessed and said he knew his activities were illegal, according to the affidavit. He said his motive was only because he needed the money.

McKenzie was released on $5,000 bail after his first court appearance. He is due back in court at 3 p.m. on March 6, 2023, for his preliminary hearing conference in this case.

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