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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 Sheriff’s Dept. received a report from St. John’s 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 Attorney’s 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.
