The owner of funeral homes in Lincoln and Millinocket was arrested Sunday amid an investigation into the alleged theft and misuse of funds. Harold “Chip” Lamson, 53, was charged with two felony counts of theft, according to Lincoln Police Chief Mark Leonard. Lamson was taken to the Penobscot County Jail in Bangor, where he posted bail.
He was scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. on Aug.
8, Leonard said. Police have received more than 50 complaints against Lamson since officers executed search warrants at Lamson Funeral Home locations in Lincoln and Millinocket on May 9, according to Leonard. That investigation was prompted by complaints of theft or misuse of money from funeral trusts established through his business.
Lamson Funeral Home also has a location in Danforth, according to its website . That comes after the Maine Board of Funeral Services met last Tuesday to revoke Lamson’s funeral practitioner license for five years. The revocation of Lamson’s license was part of a consent agreement in which he admitted “without dispute” to more than 60 violations of the board’s statutes, rules and code of ethics dating back to 2022.
Lamson, who was first licensed in 1995 and owns the business with his wife, Lisa, can apply to have his license reinstated after three years. During this time, he is prohibited from seeking any funeral home-related licenses. His license remains in place for 120 days to allow Lamson time to conclude business with his current clients.
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