Embezzling Tri-Cities Bookkeeper Gets 5 Years In Prison

A bookkeeper has received a 5 year prison term for embezzling $720,000 from a Richland dentist over a four year period.

Jennifer Morris pleaded guilty to first-degree theft according to a story from the Tri-City Herald.

Morris used the money for jewelry, purses, trips, dog boarding and cell phone services.

Dr. Robert Whitson said the embezzlement almost made his business go bankrupt.

you can check out the rest of the story here -------> Tri-City Herald