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Couple Charged in Fraud Case Plead Guilty

by KREX News Room
by Jordan Sherman

Story Created: Jan 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Former Mesa County Department of Human Services employee Anthony Padilla and his wife Venica Padilla plead guilty to theft in the series of $500 - $15,000 Monday morning.

The Padilla's were being investigated in 2011after authorities suspected the couple of using county financial help for more than six years, beginning in 2003.

A sentencing and restitution hearing has been set for the pair for June 3rd, at 9 a.m.

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Where is the justice ...? said on Thursday, Feb 28 at 2:08 PM

It's reprehensible that Vanessa Padilla, a person so morally bankrupt, was in charge of affecting the lives of innocent children. I know she placed a child in a home where the little girl is emotionally abused by the step grandparent. This child is being denied all access to many, many family members who adore and love her. Vanessa should do jail time.

hey there said on Thursday, Jan 17 at 11:55 AM

I know Venica Padilla. She was professional and a hard worker. I know she made a poor choice and will pay for it. I'm sure there is more to this story than we know.

Disgusted said on Monday, Jan 14 at 11:12 PM

A Peoples Republic of Mesa County Employee had their hand in the till?! What a shock!

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