A Roane County woman who pleaded guilty to credit card fraud Thursday admitted to taking more than $10,000 while she worked for the United Way of Central West Virginia.
Rhonda Kelly Conrad, 49, of Spencer, faces up to 10 years in federal prison when she's sentenced June 1 by U. S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin.
Conrad admitted to taking a number of company credit cards while she worked at the United Way's office in Charleston. She purchased things for herself with the cards.
Between June and a December in 2014, Conrad charged more than $6,000 to the cards. She admitted that she set up false accounts within in the nonprofit's system and had about $4,000 transferred to her personal bank account.
"There is not much more despicable than theft from organizations established to take care of folks who can't take care of themselves. Stealing from a charity is a serious crime that carries significant consequences," U. S. Attorney Carol Casto said in a news release. "We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to make sure these offenders are held accountable."
As part of the deal she made with federal prosecutors, Conrad has agreed to pay back the money. She also faces up to $250,000 in fines at sentencing.