A 51-year-old Beloit woman who’s accused of stealing more than $5000 from her Janesville church takes a plea deal in Rock County Court.
51-year-old Michelle Lomaz pleaded guilty Tuesday to theft in a business setting and Judge Karl Hanson sentenced her to pay a $250 fine plus costs.
Assistant District Attorney Cheniqua White said Lomax had no previous criminal record and has suffered by losing the respect of church congregants and the opportunity to have fellowship with them.
White says Lomax has been working with the church to pay back the $5,175.
Public defender Jason Sanders said Lomax was close to being evicted from her apartment and was facing homelessness when she diverted the money.
