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Woman stole $19,475 from Kenner church that paid her light bill, police say
Nola.com (New Orleans) ^
| 7/20/2016
| Michelle Hunter
Posted on 07/23/2016 10:44:33 AM PDT by orchestra
A woman who came to a Kenner church for help with a delinquent utility bill is now accused of stealing more than $19,000 from the church's coffers to pay for a car, her insurance, cable and other bills, according to authorities.
Shareafa Watkins, 27, of 3100 Phoenix St., Kenner, was arrested and booked Friday with identity theft valued over $1,000, illegal transfer of monetary funds and being a fugitive from another jurisdiction, according to Lt. Brian McGregor, spokesman for the Kenner Police Department.
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To: orchestra
....church that paid her light bill...... Back Lights Matter?
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posted on
07/23/2016 11:26:03 AM PDT
by
massmike
(1969:Man walks on moon. 2016:Men can use the ladies room. That's progress????)
To: madison10
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posted on
07/23/2016 11:32:26 AM PDT
by
digger48
To: SkyDancer
That is what she stole via e-checks used for online payment. She copied down the account information from a check the church wrote to help her once.
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posted on
07/23/2016 11:47:11 AM PDT
by
kingu
(Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
To: orchestra
Just doin’ what runs in her family. What she was born and raised to do.
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posted on
07/23/2016 11:51:39 AM PDT
by
Bullish
(That establishment heads from both sides are exploding over Trump is the very best part.)
To: orchestra
To: kingu
Wow. The church should have just paid the bill straight to the company.
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posted on
07/23/2016 11:55:26 AM PDT
by
SkyDancer
("They Say That Nobody's Perfect But Yet Here I Am")
To: oh8eleven
Sprint cellphone account: $3,253There was a hillarious skit from Chappelle about what would happen if blacks got Reparations. They went to a financial reporter who said that "Sprint's stock has skyrocketed, after 2 million delinquent phone bills were paid."
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posted on
07/23/2016 12:03:15 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: Delta 21
I wonder if Shareafa is short for Share a father?
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posted on
07/23/2016 12:05:41 PM PDT
by
ladyjane
To: madison10
I am the same way. Let me see the bill, and I may pay it. You have to demonstrate to me that it’s not because you are buying a lot of things that you don’t need.
As the pastor, I almost always get permission for the church board. I personally asked the board for permission to spend $200 a month strictly on church related items. If I go above that, or want to spend money to help others I need permission. I personally asked for this policy in order to maintain honesty.
For the record, I am employed full-time in the telecomm industry, and don’t yet get paid a single penny by the church.
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posted on
07/23/2016 12:05:49 PM PDT
by
Preachin'
(I stand with many voters who will never vote for a pro abortion candidate.)
To: orchestra
From glancing at the headline I thought it all went for the electric bill. I was thinking, “man, that’s some grow operation she’s got going there.”
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posted on
07/23/2016 12:07:38 PM PDT
by
PLMerite
(Compromise is Surrender: The Revolution...will not be kind.)
To: SkyDancer
This is a great warning to all.
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posted on
07/23/2016 12:10:23 PM PDT
by
kingu
(Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
To: orchestra
“Free stuff”, one way or another, eh Sharefa?
To: orchestra
This type needs to be sterilized while in jail. Given a tent when released. Sterilize any kids she has too. We need to stop producing and paying for parasites.
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posted on
07/23/2016 12:37:03 PM PDT
by
ClearBlueSky
(Whenever someone says it's not about Islam- it's about Islam. That death cult must be eradicated.)
To: oh8eleven
Unless she owns a huge building, do you know HOW LONG a regular apartment/house has to use water to add up to that amount? Water is about $30 every two months, CHEAP. She should have been cut off long before her bill got to that amount.Cox cable, months+ pay per view charges. They cut off quick too. Who pays 7 grand car payments without repo?
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posted on
07/23/2016 12:40:34 PM PDT
by
ClearBlueSky
(Whenever someone says it's not about Islam- it's about Islam. That death cult must be eradicated.)
To: orchestra
Woman stole $19,475 from Kenner church
Amateur...
Local church secretary jailed for stealing more than $30,000
BARTLETT, TX(KXXV) - A church secretary was arrested Wednesday afternoon after she was accused of stealing more than $30,000 from the Bartlett church she worked at.
Sherry Janke Kell, 47, has been charged with theft of over $30,000.
On Feb. 15, the Bell County Sheriffs Dept. received a report from St. Johns Lutheran Church at 30650 Hwy 95 that a large amount of cash was missing.
Officials say the church had an audit completed and found that funds taken included ATM withdrawals, online payments for personal bills, and other unauthorized payments through payroll.
An investigation found that the church secretary, identified as Kell, was responsible for the transactions.
On Feb. 23, the case was presented to the Bell County District Attorneys Office for review and they accepted a charge of theft over $30,000.
An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday, and she was arrested at her home Wednesday without incident. Her bond has been set at $25,000.
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posted on
07/23/2016 1:34:29 PM PDT
by
lapsus calami
(What's that stink? Code Pink ! ! And their buddy Murtha, too!)
To: lapsus calami
Sherry is worse-a trusted worker no doubt.
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posted on
07/23/2016 1:42:49 PM PDT
by
orchestra
((And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.))
To: orchestra
This is really sad that she would abuse a church charity this way.
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posted on
07/23/2016 2:37:15 PM PDT
by
sauropod
(Beware the fury of a patient man. I've lost my patience!)
To: orchestra
How dare she be arrested for just taking her rightful “reparations”.
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posted on
07/23/2016 2:58:53 PM PDT
by
hal ogen
(First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?.)
To: ClearBlueSky
Who pays 7 grand car payments without repo?
Minority privilege.
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posted on
07/24/2016 9:00:24 AM PDT
by
oh8eleven
(RVN '67-'68)
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