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County Employee Charged with Stealing Funds

The former chief deputy in the Delaware County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court allegedly has been stealing funds since 2007.

The former chief deputy in the Delaware County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court, who was being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division’s Economic Crimes Unit, has been charged with stealing funds. Christine Trout, a 32-year county employee, was fired from her position in November 2012 when the investigation began but had not been arrested or charged. Trout has been charged with theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and related offenses in connection with stealing more than $160,000 from the office over five years, according to court documents. Trout, 52, of Glenolden, turned herself in to authorities Friday morning on the third degree, felony charges, according to Delaware County …

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DA: County Employee Fired Amid Missing Money Investigation

The former Chief Deputy of Delaware County's Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court was terminated on Nov. 13 as the District Attorney's Office investigates allegations of missing money.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan confirmed Thursday that his office is investigating allegations of missing money in the Office of the Register of Wills. Whelan was unable to confirm the amount of money at issue. "We're currently scrutinizing the Register of Wills," said Whelan. "We're looking at the extent of any missing money and we are reviewing an allegation of missing money." One county employee has already been terminated in connection with the investigation, according to Whelan. Christine Trout, a 32-year county employee, was fired Tuesday. Trout served as the deputy chief in the Delaware County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court.  She has not been arrested or charged with a crime. According to Whelan, Trout is…

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