Delaware State Police have arrested two Milton residents for several fraud related charges after a Sussex County Grand Jury indicted them on June 9. The investigation began in August 2007 after representatives from the Delaware Bay Surgical Services contacted police and wished to report an embezzlement case.
Police said that Christina L. Pierson, 35 of Milton, and her husband, David H. Pierson Jr., 39 also of Milton, were responsible for the theft of more than $60,000. As the investigation ensued, investigators discovered Mrs. Pierson was the office manager for Delaware Bay Surgical Services in Lewes from April 2002 until she was fired in April 2007.
In March 2007, representatives from the business discovered that Mrs. Pierson had written herself a $4,000 check from the business account just prior to going on vacation. This was not authorized. Business personnel also discovered that Ms. Pierson failed to pay health and malpractice insurance, which raised some concerns on behalf of Ms. Pierson who was responsible for all payment of bills for the company.
Detectives also learned that Mrs. Pierson had a company credit card in her name and immediately conducted an internal audit in conjunction with the business. The audit revealed Ms. Pierson used the company credit card to pay for her personal expenses shortly after she began working at the office. Some of the expenses charged included a vacation to Las Vegas, to pay for her timeshare account and many household bills.
In addition, Mrs. Pierson had access to one of the doctor’s personal accounts and is alleged to have illegally withdrawn over $10,000 to pay for Mr. Pierson’s back taxes. After a lengthy investigation, detectives discovered a total loss is $62,014.53.
As a result of the case, both Mr. and Mrs. Pierson were charged with felony theft, conspiracy 2nd degree (F), two counts of Forgery 2nd degree (F), and falsifying business records (M). Both were released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.
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Delaware State Police have arrested two Milton residents for several fraud related charges after a Sussex County Grand Jury indicted them on June 9. The investigation began in August 2007 after representatives from the Delaware Bay Surgical Services contacted police and wished to report an embezzlement case.
Police said that Christina L. Pierson, 35 of Milton, and her husband, David H. Pierson Jr., 39 also of Milton, were responsible for the theft of more than $60,000. As the investigation ensued, investigators discovered Mrs. Pierson was the office manager for Delaware Bay Surgical Services in Lewes from April 2002 until she was fired in April 2007.
In March 2007, representatives from the business discovered that Mrs. Pierson had written herself a $4,000 check from the business account just prior to going on vacation. This was not authorized. Business personnel also discovered that Ms. Pierson failed to pay health and malpractice insurance, which raised some concerns on behalf of Ms. Pierson who was responsible for all payment of bills for the company.
Detectives also learned that Mrs. Pierson had a company credit card in her name and immediately conducted an internal audit in conjunction with the business. The audit revealed Ms. Pierson used the company credit card to pay for her personal expenses shortly after she began working at the office. Some of the expenses charged included a vacation to Las Vegas, to pay for her timeshare account and many household bills.
In addition, Mrs. Pierson had access to one of the doctor’s personal accounts and is alleged to have illegally withdrawn over $10,000 to pay for Mr. Pierson’s back taxes. After a lengthy investigation, detectives discovered a total loss is $62,014.53.
As a result of the case, both Mr. and Mrs. Pierson were charged with felony theft, conspiracy 2nd degree (F), two counts of Forgery 2nd degree (F), and falsifying business records (M). Both were released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.
