Uniontown fire department chief charged in fraud case
Uniontown Fire Department Chief Myron Nypaver is facing criminal charges after he and his wife allegedly stole more than $20,000 from the city of Uniontown, just months after he won reinstatement as the department’s chief.
Perryopolis police Officer Steven G. Kontaxes said Nypaver, 45, of 76 Bryer Ave., Uniontown, was charged today before Magisterial District Judge Michael M. Metros with felony counts of theft by deception and insurance fraud following a lengthy investigation.
Additionally, Kontaxes filed similar charges against Nypaver’s wife, Lisa A. Nypaver, 41, after the couple allegedly bilked more than $20,000 in fraudulent unemployment claims from Uniontown beginning in March and continuing through October.
Lisa Nypaver was charged with felony counts of theft by deception, access device fraud and insurance fraud. A warrant has been issued for her arrest.
Myron Nypaver was reinstated as Uniontown’s fire chief after winning an arbitration award in September.
According to the criminal complaint filed in the case, Kontaxes began investigating the alleged fraudulent activity in November after being assigned to the incident by Fayette County District Attorney Jack R. Heneks Jr.
Kontaxes said that the investigation was initiated after city officials discovered that they were being charged for unemployment insurance claims for Myron Nypaver while he was employed and being paid by the city.
Read Josh Krysak’s story in Sunday’s Herald-Standard for full details or check out the entire story Saturday at www.heraldstandard.com.