Brenda worked for my company in Ojai, CA for one year from February as a full charge bookkeeper.
From July until the crime was discovered on 3/3 Brenda forged my signature and cashed checks totalling over $11,700. This was at a time when my almost 30 year old company was struggling to stay afloat, having let all but 2 employees go, when I was 78 years old.
As our bookkeeper, Brenda had access to accounts indicating we were barely able to cover costs, yet she asked me to pay her in advance as she was having troubles paying her rent, as her husband was in between jobs. I did advance her monies that she paid off through working part time, usually in the evening. She said she had another job and this would augment her income.
Brenda, 52 years old, is an African American about 5'10", weighing over 200 lbs, with shoulder length hair. She has a wide, friendly face, is very well spoken and intelligent, with a warm, caring personality. She said she was raised in L.A. And attended University California Santa Barbara, but did not get a degree. Birthdate: 1/8/1956.
The Ventura Superior Court case #2004019123 ended in a conviction in January and she was sentenced to jail time, which she served, and to pay over $24,000 in court costs and restitution, including damages. To date I have received less than $2000 after court costs.
I am entering this report to protect others who may be at risk of also being victimized by this person.
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