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“Former Chief Michael Newsome was accused of using the money to buy a new car and do home repairs on his kitchen, among other personal expenditures, Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Steve Scheller said.  Newsome, who left office in February amid a public uproar over alleged police brutality within the department,  was charged with an ongoing theft of more than $140,000 from April of 2011 through March 31 of this year, Scheller said.”