The State Elections Enforcement Commission has concluded an administrative inquiry into a nearly $10,000 embezzlement case in Sherman.  The investigation started in February when the Democratic Town Committee chairman filed a complaint in February about their treasurer, Thomas Conley, withdrawing $9,650 for personal use. 

The Hartford Courant reports that the case was dismissed last week, citing Conley alone for violating campaign finance laws and not imposing penalties on the party. 

Conley was killed by his husband, James Maharg, in March.  The SEEC says Conley was keeping all of the records, but he attempted to make restitution which drew the agency's attention for being over the individual contribution limit. 

The SEEC said: “After extensive investigation and review of pertinent documentation in this matter, the commission determines, based on the steps taken [by the Sherman Democratic Town Committee] ... as well as the superseding death of Respondent in the course of this complaint and investigation, that it will take no further action in this matter.”