Overview
- Prosecutors, who filed two Class I felony counts Monday, accuse 73-year-old Timothy Deppisch of falsifying mileage and misconduct in public office.
- Expense vouchers reviewed by investigators show $10,561 reimbursed in 2022 and at least $76,920.83 paid from 2017 to 2022.
- Representatives from multiple funeral homes told investigators he did not visit their facilities during the periods he claimed and described receiving documents by fax instead of in person.
- Prosecutors also allege he approved at least two cremation permits after receiving a texted photo of a body, even though the role required an in-person viewing.
- The inquiry began when new medical examiner Luke Warnke flagged unusually large December 2022 travel claims in 2023, and Deppisch denies wrongdoing ahead of an April 14 initial court appearance that could bring up to seven years in prison if he is convicted.