A teacher in San Bernardino County was arrested for embezzlement of thousands of dollars from the Parent Teachers Organization (PTO).
The suspect was identified as Ariana Rodriguez, 34, from Yuka Valley, according to the Sharif Mourongo Basin Department.
The authorities said that Rodriguez works as a teacher at Yuka Valley Secondary School and is also the supervisor of the PTO account.
On June 18, a PTO member reported a series of unauthorized withdrawals from the organization’s account.
Investigators later discovered that Rodriguez has embezzled more than $ 8,500 through unauthorized transactions over two years.
On July 2, Rodriguez was arrested on charges of embezzlement and was seized in the Morongjo Basin Prison. It is held on bail of $ 30,000.
Moreongo Unified School area Tell the news outlet Kesq Rodriguez “was placed on an administrative leave, waiting for the result of the investigation. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and we will continue to do so during the investigation.”
There were no further details with the case remaining under investigation. Anyone with additional information is required to call the Morongjo Basin Station on 760-366-4175.
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