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ST. GEORGE —A 44-year-old St. George woman was arrested Monday for allegedly defrauding a business in the city of Washington of more than $100,000 over the course of several years as a former employee of the company, investigators say.
The arrest stems from a months-long investigation by Washington detectives who originally responded to a Nov. 14, 2022, call alleging that a local business had been defrauded by an employee of the company. The suspect was identified as Michelle Rudd, according to charging documents filed in 5th District Court.
Washington Police Sgt. Tyson Dove told St. George News that Rudd worked as a manager at the company that specializes in event planning and supplies in the city and also said Rudd was recently terminated from the position.
The alleged fraud came to light during a review of the company's credit card statements when the owner noticed two separate cash advances totaling more than $3,200. His suspicions were raised when they discovered both transactions were completed after normal business hours and charged to the company's American Express account.
