Parkside Borough Council President Dominic Capobianco resigns amid theft charges

PARKSIDE, Pa. (WPVI) — An embattled borough council president in Delaware County has stepped down.

Former Parkside Borough Council President Dominic Capobianco is facing theft-related charges tied to the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.

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Investigators say Capobianco used a borough-issued gas card to fill up personal vehicles, totaling an estimated $2,500 worth of fuel.

According to charging documents, Capobianco admitted to using the card for personal use and told detectives he knew he was not authorized to do so.

Parkside Borough Council members unanimously accepted his resignation during a special meeting Wednesday night.