Sublette woman faces charges in church theft
By Kelton Brooks, The Garden City Telegram, Kan. | |
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According to the criminal complaint filed with
Kitzke declined to comment or give details about the case.
Slater, who was the secretary and treasurer for the church, was charged with one count of theft and six counts of making false writing during a three-year period in which she is accused of stealing more than
According to court documents, between
A public statement released by the church read: "Because of this painful experience, church leaders have placed a number of safeguards to prevent future theft."
"The entire congregation has been shook up by this, and we're concerned for her family,"
Heitmann said Slater had been with the church for more than 10 years, but was terminated from her duties
Briggs said she's not in custody because she hasn't been processed by the sheriff's office, nor held on bond, and it was decided between prosecutors involved with the case that Slater is not a flight risk.
Heitmann said the church has separated the secretary and treasurer position, and both have been filled. He also said the church's insurance company has reimbursed the church for
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