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ARDMORE, OK - A former Ardmore city employee who pleaded guilty to embezzling thousands of dollars from the water department is headed to jail.
59-year-old Carmen Moore stole $65,000 from the city of Ardmore over a seven year period. She was fired from her position as utility billing supervisor in February.
Moore will serve an eight year deferred sentence, including 90 days in the Carter County Dentention Center. A judge also ordered her to pay a $5,000 fine and perform 500 hours of community service.
Moore paid the city full restitution and forfeited her retirement benefits.
She is set to begin her 90 days in the county jail Dec. 27.
Ardmore City Manager J.D. Spohn declined to comment on Moore's sentencing. Our calls to Mayor Bob Guerin were not returned.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
