ESCANABA – Former Escanaba Mayor Leo Evans was sentenced in Delta County Circuit Thursday to one year in jail and five years probation for embezzlement of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Escanaba.
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Former Escanaba mayor accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from Eagles Club
ESCANABA – The former mayor of Escanaba has been charged with embezzling more than $100,000 from the Escanaba Eagles Club. The Michigan State Police says Leo Evans, 58, was arrested Monday. He was arraigned in Delta County District Court and released on bond. He is facing 20 years in prison. Evans abruptly resigned from the Escanaba City Council on March 23 after 18 years on the council including several terms as mayor. He was Mayor Pro-Tem at the time of his resignation. In a letter to Mayor Marc Tall, Evans wrote, “It is with deep regret that I resign my
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