A 15-year veteran Niagara Parks Police special constable has been accused of stealing donations made to the Winter Festival of Lights.

Niagara Regional Police charged Kevin McCann, 52, of Niagara-on-the-Lake, yesterday with six counts of theft under $5,000 and one of breach of trust.

An investigation began in late December when it is alleged money from a donation box was stolen.

McCann’s first court appearance was scheduled for today.