Ohio Woman Accused of Stealing Money To Feed Gambling Addiction

Gambling addictions can be difficult to overcome. They also can entice good people to make poor decisions. With the proper help, these addictions can be treated.

One woman in Ohio did not receive the correct treatment for her problem. That has lead to her allegedly stealing over $60,000 from the village she was employed at.

Debra Reynolds has been terminated from her job as a village account clerk after police have charged her with two crimes. She has been indicted on charges of tampering with records and theft in office.

Harrison County prosecutors are claiming that the women stole the money to feed into her gambling addiction. She spent the money on the lottery and other gambling, over a period of two years.

Reynolds was making $28,000 a year as the account clerk. She overpaid herself, then used the money to gamble. A warrant has been issued for her arrest.

The village had already been struggling financially. Now, the money that has been stolen has dug an even deeper hole for the village.

When one thinks of problem gamblers, usually sports or casino gamblers is what comes to mind. Gambling problems can come in all walks of life, but with the proper education and treatment, these addictions can be dealt with so as not to be a burden on individual and family life.

December 9, 2007
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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