DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio -- A Delaware woman pleaded guilty to one count of theft in office Wednesday.
NBC 4 reported with the FAST FACTS.
Delaware County 911 Supervisor Cathy Jenkins stole approximately $5,000 worth of overtime pay by reporting hours she did not work, authorities said.
A criminal investigation began after the Delaware County sheriff’s office received information from the Delaware County auditor’s office regarding possible improper payroll activity at the 911 center from April 2007 through October 2008.
“The sheriff’s office fully investigates any and all complaints of illegal activity,” Sheriff Walter L. Davis III said. “It’s sad to see a county employee involved in breaking the public trust. When you’re involved in this type of criminal activity, the public’s trust is broken. As public servants, we must raise the bar regarding being responsible and accountable in dealing with public funds.”
“Overtime abuse is abuse plain and simple, especially when the employee is a public employee,” Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney Dave Yost said. “They’re stealing from the taxpayers and will be prosecuted as a felony.
Jenkins was terminated from her job at the Delaware County 911 Center, a department that operates under the authority of the Delaware County Commissioners.
Theft in office is a fifth-degree felony, punishable by as much as one year in prison.
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