Jun 17, 2016 2 min read

A North Franklin woman pleaded guilty to criminal charges she stole more than $200,000 from the bulk-delivery company where she worked and forged her boss’s signature in a document she sent to the state Department of Revenue.

Carrie Ann Ammons-Daviduk, 40, of Overlook Drive pleaded guilty earlier this month in Washington County court to charges of theft by deception, forgery and unlawful use of a computer. Chartiers Township police initiated the case in December 2014, alleging Ammons-Daviduk stole $209,471 from Valley Bulk Transport Inc., on Western Avenue while working as payroll controller.

During her court appearance June 9, she also entered guilty pleas to charges of attempted theft by deception, forgery and personal income tax-false/fraudulent return in a related case Chartiers police filed more than a year following the original charges.

Judge John F. DiSalle scheduled a sentencing hearing for July 8. Ammons-Daviduk waived her right to a presentencing investigation, according to DiSalle’s order.

Police added additional charges in connection with a claim she is made to Department of Revenue.

As part of the theft scheme, Ammons-Daviduk claimed to be an independent contractor and would have received a 1099 tax form, She would have been required to pay self-employment tax, but didn’t pay taxes on the money taken from the company, accord to Chartiers Township police.

She sent a letter to the Department of Revenue attesting Valley Bulk took care of the taxes.

The document was purportedly signed by owner John Washabaugh, but was forged by Ammons-Daviduk.

Ammons-Daviduk is free on bond, according to court records.