The former Electric City Soccer Club Administrator accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the club is sentenced today in Cascade County Court. In court today Kelly Martinez entered a plea agreement with the State. In exchange for a guilty plea to felony theft by embezzlement she would receive a deferred sentence; she would not have to go to jail and would be order to pay the full restitution amount.
Martinez is accused of stealing anywhere from $20,000 to $80,000 from the club through fraudulent payroll checks. Court documents say she forged another person's name on a check and wrote checks to herself and her husband, who worked as a coach for the club. The court ordered her to pay the full restitution amount of over $41,000, of which, she has already paid about $21,000.
Judge Neill told her in court today how her actions impacted the community. Judge Kenneth Neill says, "You let these folks down, this soccer organization and these kids, you have many friends who have come forward and stuck their neck out for you, and expressed their hope and support for your future."
Martinez will serve six years, all deferred in adult probation. Among other orders, she cannot consume alcohol, drugs and must report to her probation officer. The court also ordered Martinez to pay a minimum $200 a month until the restitution is paid in full. Now John Parker, Cascade County District Attorney stated during the course of this case, numerous complaints were voiced from the soccer club who was angered by Martinez’s actions.
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