WOMAN SENTENCED FOR THEFT OF FUNDS FROM MISSION BRENHAM
(Burleson Co. Jail)
A Brenham woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to stealing over $150,000 from Mission Brenham.
40-year old Geneese Jerkins-Wills pleaded guilty to Theft of Property in 21st District Court. She was sentenced to nine years in prison and must pay $150,737 in restitution.
Back in May of last year, Brenham Police Investigators met with board members from Mission Brenham in regards to the reported misuse of Mission Brenham funds by a member of their staff.
Analysis by the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory of their financial records revealed a loss of greater than $150,000.00.
The investigation was conducted by Brenham Police Detective Michael Davis, Texas Ranger Jeff Wolf, the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory and the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The Texas Attorney General’s office acted as the prosecutor in the case.
Jerkins – Wills, plead guilty to Theft of Property between $150-and-$300,000.00, Enhanced, which is a 2nd Degree felony.