WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - A business partner of a former Connecticut state representative charged with misusing more than $600,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds has been arrested in the same investigation.
The U.S. attorney's office says John Bernardo, of West Haven, was arrested Thursday on wire fraud and conspiracy charges.
He posted $250,000 bail. Bernardo and his lawyer did not immediately comment.
Federal authorities say Bernardo, a West Haven city employee, and former West Haven state Rep. Michael DiMassa ran a company that received more than $600,000 in federal COVID-19 aid from the city of West Haven for consulting services never provided.
DiMassa was arrested last month and resigned.
