Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Wisconsin man pleads guilty to embezzlement at church

FROM WQOW Eau Claire

Guilty pleas Wednesday from a church treasurer charged with embezzlement.

John Roenz of Neillsville was accused of embezzling more than $140,000 from Calvary Lutheran Church. He handled the church finances for 24 years.
Wednesday Roenz pleaded guilty to felony theft and filing false tax returns. The DA says he will recommend a year in jail, and restitution of $132,000 at sentencing.

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