West Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A woman accused of stealing nearly $830,000 from her longtime employer has been sentenced after pleading guilty to felony theft.
Mary Peterson received a 90-day jail sentence, with 41 days credited for time already served. Following her release, she will be on probation for 3 years.
Peterson has also been ordered to pay $828,357.15 in restitution to Lunde Auto, where she worked for years. Prosecutors say the theft spanned over 7 years, making it one of the more significant internal embezzlement cases in the region.
No additional charges have been filed, and her sentence reflects a negotiated plea deal.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.