House Arrest For Former Bookkeeper

PONTOTOC COUNTY (WCBI) -The prosecution of a former bookkeeper at South Pontotoc High school is over.

BAREFIELD

Dianne Barefield pleaded guilty to stealing tens of thousand from club and activity funds from the school.

She was charged with embezzlement last May and entered the plea deal this month.

Barefield was sentenced to 20 years in prison with 18 suspended.

The 2 years remaining will be served under house arrest.

She paid back the $64,280.79 in stolen funds when she agreed to the plea deal.