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WARREN -- A Sharon, Pa., woman who once was treasurer for Liberty Local Schools was sentenced in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to five years of probation and will have to pay restitution.
Tracey Obermiyer, 52, formerly of Brookfield, in addition to repaying $218,022, will report Monday to serve 180 days in Trumbull County jail.
Her case was linked to the theft and defrauding of thousands of dollars from a Brookfield veterinary business, prosecutors said.
She was sentenced Wednesday by Judge Sean O'Brien after pleading guilty last November to felony charges of grand theft, attempted identity fraud and forgery, all fourth-degree felonies for which she could have faced up to 54 months in prison.
The indictment stemmed from Obermiyer's job as the former office manager of Village Green Veterinary Service of Hubbard from 2017 until she was fired in January 2019.
Brookfield detective Sgt. Aaron Kasiewicz's investigation began in June 2019. Kasiewicz stated the owner of Village Green reported inconsistencies in payroll, taxes and bank accounts.
During sentencing, Obermiyer read a statement noting her "steady decline in health" had previously played a role in her decision-making. O'Brien questioned the remorsefulness of Obermiyer, noting the offenses has caused hardships for the victim, Obermiyer's sister.
In a separate civil lawsuit filed by the clinic, Obermiyer has been ordered by a judge to repay more than $268,000 plus interest for using the business's funds to pay debts and other personal expenses.
In 2012, the state auditor's office ruled she paid herself illegally almost $5,000 when she was the treasurer for Liberty Local Schools. According to a search of court records, however, she didn't face criminal charges in the case.