A Howes, South Dakota, woman has been sentenced for her role in a credit union embezzlement scheme. Sara Jo Morrison, 33, was ordered to serve 1 month in custody followed by 2 years of supervised release.
According to court documents, Morrison was employed as a teller at a credit union in Eagle Butte between October 2010 and January 2011. During this time, she stole money from her teller drawer and falsified records to cover her tracks.
Morrison was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 17, 2013, for Credit Union Embezzlement. She pleaded guilty to the charges on January 14, 2014.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann M. Hoffman prosecuting the case. Morrison was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $5,400.
U.S. District Judge Robert A. Lange handed down the sentence on April 29, 2014. Morrison was allowed to self-surrender to the U.S. Marshals Service on May 6, 2014.
The sentencing comes after Morrison’s guilty plea in January. The case marks a significant blow to the credit union, which was victimized by Morrison’s actions.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation worked tirelessly to bring Morrison to justice, and their efforts have been praised by law enforcement officials.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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