Convicted Felon Sentenced for Embezzlement
Posted/updated on: February 25, 2015 at 10:54 am
RUSK COUNTY — A former machine shop employee was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday for embezzling more than $150,000 over several years. According to the Longview News-Journal, Tanya Marie Warrell McMillian, 43, Whitehouse, was found guilty of second-degree theft, but the prosecution was able to enhance her punishment to first-degree theft because of three prior felony convictions. McMillian also was assessed a $10,000 fine. The Rusk County District Attorney said McMillian stole approximately $156,000 from her employer by altering the books or forging signatures. McMillian was arrested May 11 by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers.
