A 34-year-old man who worked for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District was arrested by San Rafael police Thursday, for allegedly embezzling nearly $100,000 from the district.

James Brewer, a Rohnert Park resident, was arrested after police discovered he was using district credit cards to make unauthorized purchases at local businesses for his own personal gain.

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On Aug. 24, police met with district management about the case, which was developed during a review of purchase invoices at the district’s accounting office.

Brewer, who was a buyer with the district’s bus division in San Rafael, had embezzled about $98,000, according to police. He is no longer employed by the district.

He was arrested today and booked into Marin County jail.