Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Bookkeeper Allegedly Stole $60K from Church

Passing the offering plate has taken on new meaning at one local church.

A Cherokee County woman was behind bars after being arrested for allegedly stealing $60,000 from her local church.

According to authorities, Susan Brooms, 40, worked as a bookkeeper at Sixes Presbyterian Church. Police believe Brooms, 40, moved $60,000 in church funds over a four year period to pay her personal expenses.

During a search of Susan Brooms' home, police reportedly discovered cocaine allegedly belonging to her husband, James Brooms. Brooms was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana and released on $12,055 bond.

Meantime, Susan Brooms, who was being held without bond, was charged with felony theft by taking and two counts of forgery.

1 comment:

  1. Doesn't surprise me in the least.
    The devil's best weaponry is with-
    in the quote/unquote church itself!

    There are many, many cases where
    folks learn a little Christian
    lingo, are able to site a few
    scriptures; &, (play the role) of
    the super holy, in order to gain a
    position of advantage to, at the
    very least, (use) other members of
    the congregation to gain food,$$$,
    transportation, clothing, etc. It
    is alledged that this woman did it
    to take care of (finances) surrounding her husbands illegal
    drug racket. I have to admit that
    she was somewhat slick, in that she
    limited her bilking to $15,000 per
    year. I could say more; but, I
    won't. Thanks, Philip

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