Man arrested on embezzlement charges

IRON MOUNTAIN — An eight month long investigation came to a head Monday afternoon as Dickinson County Prosecutor, Lisa Richards issued a ten count arrest warrant for Jason Piatti of Kingsford.

The investigation followed a complaint received by the Iron Mountain Police Department from Krist Oil Company in reference to an embezzlement, which culminated with Piatti’s arrest and arraignment in district court.

The 28-year-old Piatti was released on $2500 cash/surety bond after pleading not guilty. He is scheduled for a jury trial that’s scheduled to begin on May 20th.