Jesup Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $100,000 In State Money
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A rural Jesup woman accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of state money has turned herself into authorities after warrants were issued for her arrest.
According to Black Hawk County sheriff s officials, 36-year-old Nicole Foelske is charged with first-degree theft, felonious misconduct in office and ongoing criminal conduct. The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Iowa State Auditor s Office involving the alleged misappropriation of money during Foelske s employment with the Iowa Department of Juvenile Services.
A report released by State Auditor Rob Sand Tuesday morning shows the investigation identified $123,642.57 of improper and $11,436.36 of unsupported credit card charges and the related administrative fees. Foelske was found to have made $107,745.46 worth of unauthorized or improper charges of state money for her own personal benefit from July 1, 2018, through
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