HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest of a McKeesport detective and former Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) financial officer on charges related to the theft of more than $1 million from his union lodge.
Joseph Osinski, 55, is charged with theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, access device fraud, misapplication of entrusted property, dealing in the proceeds of illegal activity, and receiving stolen property. He allegedly used his position to transfer funds and use the lodge’s bank accounts and cards for personal purposes. Osinski’s bail was set at $50,000 unsecured, and he is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 9.
“This defendant was not only a trusted member of law enforcement in his community; he was trusted by his peers and colleagues to handle their dues money in support of the FOP mission,” Attorney General Michelle Henry stated. “His abuse of that trust left his fellow officers struggling to keep their lodge afloat and damaged the public’s trust in those working to protect them. These charges serve as a reminder that we will seek justice from those who harm our communities, regardless of job or position.”
Osinski served as the financial secretary of FOP Lodge 91 from 2020 to April 2024 and was one of three individuals with access to the lodge’s bank account. He also assisted with treasurer duties for the lodge.
In January 2024, FOP board members received an anonymous letter questioning the financial status of the lodge. Prior to that, other ranking members observed purchases on a lodge credit card for alcohol, hotels, and other items that did not appear to benefit the lodge.
The Office of Attorney General's investigation found that Osinski misappropriated $1,041,680 from the lodge between March 2019 and April 2024. When he received checks made payable to the lodge, he allegedly deposited them into accounts he opened in the name of the FOP at a separate financial institution but for which he was the sole owner and authorized user.
He also allegedly used the lodge’s credit card and official bank accounts for personal use without fellow members’ knowledge—a theft totaling more than $24,000. In all, the alleged theft amounted to $1,067,057.82.
Among these unaccounted-for funds were checks written to contribute to a memorial fund for an officer who died in line-of-duty service. Instead of depositing these checks into the memorial fund as intended, Osinski allegedly placed them into bank accounts he created under the lodge’s name.
The case was investigated by Special Agent Jessica Von Voight and will be prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Alex Cashman. All charges are accusations; Osinski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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