Republic official is guilty of embezzling

6/2/2007

TIFFIN - The former fiscal officer for the Seneca County village of Republic pleaded guilty yesterday to theft in office and tampering with records.

Teresa L. Sutter, 44, admitted in Seneca County Common Pleas Court that she embezzled more than $5,000 from the village.

Seneca County Prosecutor Ken Egbert, Jr., however, said he believes that the full mount embezzled is closer to $55,000.