Embezzlement
Summary
A local woman is headed to jail for stealing over $150,000 meant for building permits in Iron County. She's got 270 days behind bars and 25 years to pay it all back.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers are on the hook for the stolen cash, which will eventually be repaid, but it's a big hit to the county's funds.
Ultimately, the public benefits when criminals are held accountable and funds are recovered, though it's a tough lesson for the perpetrator.
Iron County taxpayers are harmed by the theft of public funds, even with the eventual repayment.
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Cedar City woman sentenced to jail for stealing payments for Iron County building permits
Cedar City woman sentenced to jail for stealing payments for Iron County building permits KSL.com
Cedar City woman sentenced to jail for stealing payments for Iron County building permits
Chelsea Boxwell was ordered to spend 270 days in jail, complete 100 hours of community service and pay back over $260,000 after admitting to taking money from Iron County and another employer.
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