ERIE, Kan. (KOAM) — A former Erie city clerk faces multiple felony charges after authorities accused her of stealing city funds, officials announced Thursday.<\/p>\n
According to the city, Jessica Altman was terminated on May 6, following serious allegations involving the theft of city funds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Police arrested Altman on felony theft charges the same day.<\/p>\n
Altman appeared in court Thursday morning, where bond was set. Her next court appearance is scheduled for May 19.<\/p>\n
County Prosecutor Sheryl Bussell tells KOAM her office is filing formal charges and expects to file additional ones in the weeks to come.<\/p>\n
Her office on Thursday is filing the following felony charges:<\/p>\n
2 counts of felony theft8 counts of making a false writing (level 8 felony)<\/p>\n
Bussull says the Neosho County Undersheriff continues going through documents in the ongoing investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
County Prosecutor Sheryl Bussell told KOAM that evidence suggests some customers may have paid their utility bills directly to Altman through Cash App rather than through official city channels.<\/p>\n
The ongoing investigation is still looking into possible customers who were victims.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“The City of Erie is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and public trust.<\/p>\n
City officials are cooperating fully with law enforcement authorities throughout the investigation.”\u00a0– City of Erie via Facebook.<\/p>\n
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