CENTREVILLE – A woman charged with two counts of embezzlement has waived her preliminary hearing.
59 year old Centreville Village Treasurer Carol Kotschevar waived her preliminary hearing Tuesday morning in St. Joseph County District Court. Judge Jeffrey Middleton read the charges filed against Kotschevar. The first is embezzlement of $20,000 or more from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Centreville. The second is embezzlement of $20,000 or more from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Colon.
Middleton explained that both of these charges are felonies and are punishable by up to 10 years in prison each. Kotschevar was arrested March 5, and then released on a personal recognizance bond on March 6. The matter will be moved on to St. Joseph County Circuit Court. Middleton explained that Kotschevar and her attorney Kurt Richardson are working with St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin to see if they can come to a resolution on this matter.
Middleton says if no resolution can be reached, then Kotschevar can have a trial in Circuit Court.
(05-15-2021) • Steuben County Fire Crews Battle Fire at Plastic Renewal Company
(05-14-2021) • Butler Woman Sends Car Airborne
(05-14-2021) • Hubie Ashcraft Band LIVE in Angola Commons Park
(05-14-2021) • Warmer Weather Brings Increased Risk of Tick-Borne Disease
(05-14-2021) • Bronson City Wide Garage Sales Happening this Saturday
(05-14-2021) • Driver Injured After Falling Asleep
(05-14-2021) • Smith Pleads Guilty to DWI
(05-14-2021) • Arson Of Stolen Vehicle Being Investigated
(05-14-2021) • One Person Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash
(05-14-2021) • CHA Now Giving Pfizer Vaccine To People Age 12 And Older
(05-13-2021) • Trine Honors Faculty with Annual Awards
(05-13-2021) • E&B Paving on Orland Road
(05-13-2021) • Unemployment Requirement for Users to Actively Seek Work is Starting Again
(05-13-2021) • Indiana DOR Provides Additional Important Information on Unemployment Income
(05-13-2021) • Orland Slates Special Meeting
(05-13-2021) • Trine's Blume Named to Elevate Ventures Board
(05-13-2021) • Ohioans Could Win A Million for Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
(05-13-2021) • Hoosiers Age 12 and Older Can Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Thursday
(05-13-2021) • Sturgis Area Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
(05-13-2021) • City and Sturgis Foundation To Partner In Round Up Program