A 55-year-old Rogers City woman was arraigned in 89th District Court Thursday on embezzlement charges.
Kristie Kelley is charged with one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more, while being an agent, servant or employee of St. Ignatius Church. The charge is a felony punishable by 20 year in prison or a fine of up to $50,000 or three times the amount embezzled, whichever is greater.The Rogers City Police Department began the investigation after receiving a complaint in June. A warrant for arrest was authorized by the Presque Isle County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday.A press release from Rogers City Police Chief Matt Quaine stated the charge is merely an accusation and Kelley is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.Kelley currently is lodged in the Presque Isle County Jail on a $200,000 bond. Her preliminary exam is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Sept. 14.
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