(Emmetsburg)– An Emmetsburg man has been charged in connection with an investigation that’s been going on since 2019 by the Iowa Insurance Fraud Bureau.
46-year-old Andrew Joyce was charged with one count of ongoing criminal conduct, a class “B” felony, one count of theft in the 1st degree, a class “C” felony, one count of theft in the 2nd degree, a class “D” felony, and one count of failure to trust preneed funeral services, also a class “D” felony.
Criminal complaints allege Joyce failed to comply with requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 523A while acting as a funeral director licensed to sell preneed funeral insurance policies. A cease and desist order was issued against Joyce by the Iowa Insurance Division in October, 2019.
Joyce was charged Tuesday (Dec. 29th) and posted bond with a promise to appear in court at a later date.
