 |
 |
Alleged Comprehend embezzler arested
Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:36 PM EDT
Erica F. Blankenship, 28, of Foster was arrested Aug. 13 by Maysville police and has been charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking/disposition over $300 and tampering with physical evidence.
Blankenship, who had been employed with the agency since fall 2005, was terminated by Comprehend the day of her arrest, confirmed Comprehend Executive Director Dr. Pamela Vaught.
"There were some unfortunate decisions made in reference to this employee," Vaught said.
Referring to the alleged embezzlement as "an unfortunate incident," Vaught was unable to confirm how much money was supposedly taken by Blankenship, saying the agency is still trying to determine the exact amount and how long the alleged embezzling had been going on.
"It far exceeded the amount to press felony charges," Vaught said when asked if the amount was $14,000 or more.
Following her arrest, Blankenship was lodged at the Mason County Detention Center on $2,500 bond, which was posted the same day.
On Monday, Blankenship appeared in Mason District Court before Judge W. Todd Walton II. According to the court docket, Blankenship appeared without legal counsel and the Department for Public Advocacy has been appointed to represent her.
Her next court appearance before Walton was scheduled for Wednesday.
For more area news, go to www.maysville-online.com.
Contact Marla Toncray at marla.toncray@lee.net or 606-564-9091 ext. 275.
Copyright © 2009 Maysville Newspapers, Inc., A Lee Enterprises Publication This site is protected by applicable copyright laws and no part may be reproduced, transmitted or used in any way other than its intended purpose without the prior written permission of The Ledger Independent. Click here to view The Ledger Independent's privacy policy. Click here to view current print advertisements. |