Accused of embezzling Vernon County funds, county employee Kayla J. Fortney was arrested by the Viroqua Police Department on Thursday, according to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson.
The Viroqua Police Department led the six-week investigation against Fortney, 30, of Gays Mills, Wis.
Fortney was booked into the Vernon County Jail for theft greater than $10,000. She appeared in Vernon County Circuit Court on Friday and was released on a $5,000 signature bond. Formal charges will be sought through the Vernon County District Attorney.
She is due back in court at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6.
