COVINA - A former civilian police records supervisor with
Covina Police Department pleaded guilty today to charges that she stole $342,000 in city funds that came from
parking meters,
parking fines and impound fees and that she hid a police report that involved her
son-in-law.
Louise Vance-Wasilchin, 58, entered the
guilty plea to one felony count each of misappropriation of
public funds and secretion of a public record at her arraignment before
Superior Court Judge Daniel Lopez, said
Deputy District Attorney Edward Miller with the Public Integrity Division.
When the Upland resident returns to court Feb. 17 for sentencing, she faces two years, eight months in state prison and a restitution hearing, Miller said.
Covina police launched an investigation after noticing a bag full of quarters in her car while investigating an accident in April. The complaint alleges the money was taken between Jan. 1, 2008 to May 5, 2011.
She also pleaded guilty to hiding a police report on a hit-and-run and driving under the influence case involving her son-in-law. Authorities said an investigation revealed that the report was never delivered to be filed in court. Authorities said there was no evidence that her son-in-law was aware of her actions.
Vance-Wasilchin was relieved of duty following an investigation, authorities said.
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