Joshua Dale Larson is accused of using a former employer\u2019s company credit card without permission.<\/p>\n
The alleged purchases totaled about $1,500, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court.<\/p>\n
Larson has been charged with financial card fraud involving the use of a card without the cardholder\u2019s consent.<\/p>\n
The charge is a felony under Minnesota Statute 609.821<\/a>.<\/p>\n A conviction could bring up to five years in prison. It could also bring a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n The investigation began on February 4, 2026.<\/p>\n A business owner reported several unauthorized purchases on a company credit card.<\/p>\n The owner said employees could use company cards for approved business costs.<\/p>\n However, many workers had been laid off during the winter.<\/p>\n The owner then noticed purchases dating back to December 20, 2025.<\/p>\n The charges appeared at businesses in Wadena, Henning, and Vining.<\/p>\n Most purchases involved fuel, snacks, and other personal items, the complaint alleges.<\/p>\n The questioned transactions continued through February 3, 2026.<\/p>\n The business owner contacted a Vining gas station about one purchase.<\/p>\n Investigators later reviewed surveillance video from the reported transaction.<\/p>\n The video showed a Chevrolet Suburban parked near the gas pumps.<\/p>\n A person then entered the store and purchased food, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The business owner believed the person resembled Larson.<\/p>\n Vehicle records showed the Suburban was registered to Larson\u2019s father.<\/p>\n The complaint states that Larson lived at the same address.<\/p>\n Investigators spoke with Larson at his residence on April 2, 2026.<\/p>\n Larson confirmed that he previously worked for the business.<\/p>\n He also confirmed that his employment ended before December 2025.<\/p>\n Larson allegedly admitted to using the company card after leaving the job.<\/p>\n He reportedly said he bought fuel, snacks, and other personal items.<\/p>\n Investigators reviewed the questioned charges with Larson.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges he admitted making purchases totaling about $1,500.<\/p>\n Larson reportedly said he did not know where the physical card was located.<\/p>\n The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge remains an allegation. Larson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nBusiness Owner Reports Unauthorized Charges<\/h2>\n
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Joshua Dale Larson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nSurveillance Video Reviewed<\/h2>\n
Complaint Says Larson Admitted Purchases<\/h2>\n