The Ellis County Press: Former Daily News employee accused of embezzlement

Former Daily News employee accused of embezzlement
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Editor on 12/03/2008 01:34:00


ENNIS- Former _Ennis Daily News _office manager Peggy Motley, turned herself
into the authorities Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 8:45 a.m. after learning about a warrant
out for her arrest by request of her attorney.
She was an employee of the paper until last month when a company accountant
noticed shortages in their financial records.
Motley is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the publication.
Once an Ennis Daily News co-worker made a complaint and provided evidence to the
Ennis police, Detective Lt. Ron Roak obtained a warrant for Motley's arrest
Monday morning.
Motley is being charged with theft of more than $100,000.
If  found guilty, a second-degree felony charge can lead to imprisonment for up
to 20 years and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
The company's audit and investigation are ongoing.