California Woman Sentenced For Embezzling $310K From Local Police Department

Louise Vance-Wasilchin, also known as Mary Wasilchin, 58, of Upland, California, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for embezzling nearly $310,000 from the Covina Police Department where she had been employed as a records clerk.  According to authorities, over a period of nearly 3 1/2 years, from January 2008 until May 2011, Wasilchin stole proceeds from parking meter money, fine money and vehicle impound fees.  She plead guilty late last year.  Police believe that Wasilchin actually stole more than $340,000, but she admitted to stealing $309,032.  

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