Gibson County – Tuesday afternoon, April23, Indiana State Police arrested Deborah Wolfe, 51, of Evansville, after an investigation determined she allegedly embezzled over $13,000 from the Mission Nutrition Program.
Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in October 2012 after receiving information Wolfe had possibly taken money without authorization from the Mission Nutrition Program, which was based out of Princeton. The Indiana Department of Education supported the program through its Summer Food Service Program which was created to serve nutritious meals to eligible children during summer and school vacation periods. Wolfe has been the director of the program since its inception in 2010. During the investigation, Detective Brad Chandler revealed Wolfe had allegedly used money from the program’s two accounts to make numerous unauthorized purchases for her personal use during 2011 and 2012. An audit was conducted by the Indiana State Board of Accounts and it was determined that Wolfe had allegedly spent more than $13,000 from the two accounts.
Wolfe was arrested at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon after she turned herself in at the Gibson County Jail. She was later released after posting bond.
ARRESTED AND CHARGE:
• Deborah Wolfe, 51, 7817 Mollbrooke Court, Evansville, IN
1. Theft, Class D Felony
Arresting Officer: Detective Brad Chandler, Indiana State Police
