2/15/12
by Perry Miller
An Arlington woman pleads guilty to stealing more than
$200,000 dollars from her former employer.
Thirty-two-year-old Sandra Tawzer admitted to aggravated
grand theft. She took the money over a five-year period while
working for Tri-State Battery Co. of Arlington.
As part of a plea deal, the state is recommending a
suspended 8 year prison term with 5 years on probation
and six months jail time. That's if she pays at least
$200,000 dollars up front. She must pay the rest back
within two years.
The exact amount will be determined at a march 15th
restitution hearing. The state claims it's $314,000 dollars,
Tawzer says it's $255,000.
She handled the books for the company and was fired when
the thefts were discovered last May.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 27th. Aggravated grand
theft carries a maximum penalty of 15-years in prison and a
fine of $30,000 dollars.
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