{"id":27672,"date":"2026-05-01T13:57:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=27672"},"modified":"2026-05-01T13:57:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:57:04","slug":"callaway-liquor-store-theft-ends-in-jail-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/callaway-liquor-store-theft-ends-in-jail-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Callaway Liquor Store Theft Ends In Jail Term"},"content":{"rendered":"

Callaway<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Callaway woman has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony theft.<\/p>\n

Mandy Jean Dwyer, 39, was sentenced after a theft case tied to the city-owned Callaway Liquor Store.<\/p>\n

According to court records, Dwyer was accused of stealing more than $15,000 while working at the store.<\/p>\n

The reported thefts happened between Aug. 4 and Aug. 22, 2025.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint estimated the total theft at about $15,491.63.<\/p>\n

After she was caught, Dwyer returned about $7,700.<\/p>\n

That left the City of Callaway with a loss of about $7,791.63.<\/p>\n

Short Till Sparked Investigation<\/h2>\n

The case began after the store manager reported concerns about missing money.<\/p>\n

The manager said the gaming till was short about $2,419 on Aug. 4.<\/p>\n

Dwyer was working during that time, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

On Aug. 7, the gaming till was short again by about $2,700.<\/p>\n

Authorities then reviewed store surveillance video.<\/p>\n

The first camera angle did not clearly show specific actions.<\/p>\n

However, records say Dwyer took longer than expected near the safe.<\/p>\n

She was also seen pulling a closet door shut.<\/p>\n

Because of those concerns, Arvig<\/a> was contacted to improve camera coverage.<\/p>\n

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Mandy Jean Dwyer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Video Showed Money Taken<\/h2>\n

Dwyer worked again on Aug. 15.<\/p>\n

The till was later reported short about $6,467.22.<\/p>\n

She also worked on Aug. 18.<\/p>\n

That day, the till was short about $1,521.41.<\/p>\n

Surveillance from Aug. 15 showed Dwyer taking $25 from an on-sale till.<\/p>\n

She brought the money into the office to make change.<\/p>\n

Records say there was no reason for her to enter the safe.<\/p>\n

The complaint says she opened gaming till cash bags.<\/p>\n

She was then seen moving her hands toward her waistband.<\/p>\n

Authorities said it appeared she concealed money on her person.<\/p>\n

Dwyer Admitted Theft<\/h2>\n

Dwyer\u2019s next shift was Aug. 22.<\/p>\n

During that shift, video was monitored in real time from the city hall.<\/p>\n

She was again seen entering the safe and taking cash.<\/p>\n

At the end of the shift, Dwyer was interviewed.<\/p>\n

She admitted to stealing money from the liquor store.<\/p>\n

She turned over $1,700 that was hidden in her pants.<\/p>\n

Dwyer also said she still had about $6,000 at home.<\/p>\n

She later turned over that money as well.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Dwyer said she stole to help pay for her son\u2019s college costs.<\/p>\n

Sentence And Restitution Hearing<\/h2>\n

On April 6, District Judge Michelle Lawson issued a stay of imposition.<\/p>\n

If Dwyer completes probation, the felony will become a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Dwyer was ordered to serve 45 days in the Becker County Jail.<\/p>\n

She received credit for four days served.<\/p>\n

She must serve 15 days in jail.<\/p>\n

The remaining 30 days may be served on electronic home monitoring.<\/p>\n

Dwyer must pay that cost herself.<\/p>\n

Work release privileges were granted.<\/p>\n

She was fined $300 and must pay $85 in court fees.<\/p>\n

Dwyer was placed on supervised probation for five years.<\/p>\n

She was ordered not to use illegal drugs or alcohol.<\/p>\n

She must also complete cognitive skill training.<\/p>\n

A restitution hearing is scheduled for June 10 before Judge Lawson.<\/p>\n

More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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