Dealing with charges of theft more than $10,000 through the Trigg County Archery team’s debit card, Cadiz woman Melissa Rogers appeared again in Trigg County Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
And the case has two very distinct paths.
Her public defender, John Johnson III, said she’s not quite indigent, and hopes to resolve this at another pre-trial conference in March or April.
The Commonwealth’s office and Chad Nelson, however, isn’t as sure.
Judge Jamus Redd set another appearance for April 10, in which all parties will decide on a plea or a trial date.
At the time of the alleged crime, Rogers had employment at Lake Barkley State Resort Park, and possessed some accounting authority.
According to court documents and a Cadiz Police Department investigation, Rogers made more than 875 purchases over an 18-month period between November 2021 and this past July, totaling more than $26,000.
Also per the CPD, Arrowcats officials were made aware of thefts when an unnamed bank notified them of an account in arrears. And monies tied to the Arrowcats’ efforts included club fees, fundraising efforts and more — all of which are not maintained by Trigg County Schools officials.
Termed a Class C felony, Rogers could face a prison term of 5-to-10 years if rendered guilty without probation or shock probation.
