Priest in Greensburg diocese charged with theft after years of investigation

PENNSYLVANIA
WTAE

GREENSBURG, Pa. —A priest who has been on leave from the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg for nearly three years was arraigned Tuesday on charges related to a suspected theft at his home parish.

The diocese said the Rev. Emil Payer, of Seven Dolors Parish in Yukon, was released on a non-monetary bond after his arraignment by Scottdale District Judge Charles Moore on charges of theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking, theft by receiving stolen property and theft by misappropriation of entrusted property.

The diocese has not said exactly what it believes was taken, or how much.

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