Local Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Church Embezzlement
SNOW HILL — A local woman, convicted in December of theft and embezzlement from an Ocean City church where she worked, was sentenced last week to 10 years in jail and was ordered to pay over $131,000 in restitution to the victim.
Teresa Kolacz, 51, of Berlin, was convicted in December of theft, embezzlement and forgery after her arrest in May following an investigation that revealed she had absconded with over $141,000 from the St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City. Back in court on Friday, Kolacz was sentenced to a combined 10 years for the various convictions. She was also ordered to pay $131,609 in restitution to the church.
If they do the crime then they need to do the time, it doesn't matter where it was done, or whom it is, probably all that are convicted it wasn't their first offense. This type of crime is done by people that feel entitled to take other peoples' property. They really will never work for a living just take.
Or how about the guy that owns ASAP septic pumping service who stole thousands of dollars worth of fuel and truck tires from Wicomico County and basically got off with a slap on the wrist. A thief is a thief and if they think they can get away with it they will do it again. People should avoid doing business with scum-bags like at all costs.
Her crime was serious, but involved actions against a private organization. So what will it cost the public to feed, house and clothe her for 10 years? And then, where will she get a job to make restitution from?
In cases like this it seems a short stint in the pokey, followed by requirement to repay and probation during the repay and for a period after repayment might may better justice.
looking at case search she had 8 years suspended total time in prison 8 years and 10.000.oo restitution. or am I reading something wrong.
ReplyDeleteHuh. We are familiar with another local embezzlement (lot more than$141k) and that person got 6 months????
ReplyDeleteIf they do the crime then they need to do the time, it doesn't matter where it was done, or whom it is, probably all that are convicted it wasn't their first offense. This type of crime is done by people that feel entitled to take other peoples' property. They really will never work for a living just take.
ReplyDeleteMoney hungry will get u no where.
ReplyDeleteNo way she looks like a good happy follower of Christ.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the guy who stole 500k from Showell fire dept? He hardly did any time.
ReplyDeleteOr how about the guy that owns ASAP septic pumping service who stole thousands of dollars worth of fuel and truck tires from Wicomico County and basically got off with a slap on the wrist. A thief is a thief and if they think they can get away with it they will do it again. People should avoid doing business with scum-bags like at all costs.
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ReplyDeleteHer crime was serious, but involved actions against a private organization. So what will it cost the public to feed, house and clothe her for 10 years? And then, where will she get a job to make restitution from?
In cases like this it seems a short stint in the pokey, followed by requirement to repay and probation during the repay and for a period after repayment might may better justice.
Move her in with you?
DeleteAnd she spent most of it on her daughters’ dance lessons. Pathetic.
ReplyDeleteBrenda Malone got a slap on the wrist!!!
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