West Plains, MO. –The West Plains woman charged with 67 counts of forgery and other felonies from her time employed with a local fence company is scheduled to go to trial next month.
Makenzie Smith has a jury trial set for February 27, 2024, at the Howell County Courthouse before Judge Robert Ray. Smith is charged with Stealing $25,000 or more, 67 counts of Forgery, Stealing $750 or more, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit or Debit Device. She pled not guilty to the charges in January 2023.
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According to the probable cause statement, the fence company owners had discovered Smith used multiple methods to have stolen $51,612.42 during the 18 months she had been employed.
The fence company has also brought a civil suit against Smith.
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