Highwood Fire Chief Turns Himself In On Felony Warrant

Update 11/3: Triblocal reports that Highwood officials have placed Highwood Fire Chief Ronald Pieri on paid administrative leave "in the wake of allegations that he claimed false work hours with the department."

Earlier: Pieri turned himself into the Lake County Sheriff's Department Tuesday on a felony warrant for charges of theft of services and property, Triblocal reports.

From Triblocal:

Pieri, 51, of the 500 block of Lockard, appeared at the department at about 11 a.m. Later he posted $5,000 bail and was released at about 12:40 p.m., according to court documents.

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