Charlene Smith, parish administrator at St. Christopher’s, said the woman listed in the indictment, Paula Cecil, was a former administrative assistant at the church who was fired in January.
The two-count indictment alleges that from April 2007 until January 2008 Ms. Cecil cashed or deposited 95 checks from the church ranging from $20 to $1,480.
All of the checks were purported to be signed by Paul Moore, who Ms. Smith said is the minister at the church.
In January, Ms. Smith said the church found out from bank officials about funds allegedly being applied inappropriately.
The congregation was informed about the alleged embezzlement back in January.
“They’re going to be very happy to see that the wheels of justice are continuing to turn,” Ms. Smith said.
The official charge against Ms. Cecil is misapplication of fiduciary property more than $20,000, which is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Ms. Cecil worked for the church for 18 months, Ms. Smith said.
Other indictments included:
n Tyler Patrick Rooney, 21, of Salado, aggravated assault.
n William Scott Lamar Chaney, 18, of Killeen, burglary.
n Jason Rodriguez Medlin, 26, of Belton, evading arrest with a motor vehicle.
n Nito Jim Guerra Jr., 28, of Belton, methamphetamine possession less than 4 grams (habitual offender).
n Bennie White, 40, of Temple, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
n Jherion Marcus Malone, 26, of Temple, theft more than $1,500.
n Amanda Jean Burrier, 27, of Rogers, theft more than $1,500.
n Nakecia Monique Russell, 22, of Temple, evading arrest with a motor vehicle.
n Oscar Joseph Walker, 23, of Morgan’s Point, methamphetamine possession with intent to deliver 4 grams or more.
n Enemoria Macedo, 41, of Temple, cocaine possession between 4 and 200 grams with intent to distribute and methamphetamine possession between 4 and 200 grams.
n Rodney Moore, 45, of Killeen, burglary.
n Taurus Quenta Gibson, 25, of Killeen, evading arrest with a motor vehicle.
n Tyrone Anthony Pinkett Jr., 22, of Killeen, cocaine possession.
n Terrell Jefferson, ecstasy possession less than 1 gram.
n Demitri Romero Williams aka Jevaun Johnson Gino, 27, of Killeen, cocaine possession more than 4 grams.
n Patricia Ann Correa, 47, of Killeen, cocaine possession less than 1 gram.
n Miguel Forde Starling, 20, of Killeen, burglary.
n Erica Lanee Warner, 26, of Killeen, fraudulent use of identifying information.
n Fernando Castro Narvaez, 21, of Killeen, two driving while intoxicated III charges.
n Quinn Joseph Simek, 51, of Austin, driving while intoxicated III.
n Yvonne Schank, 50, of Rogers, driving while intoxicated III.
n John Willie Owens Sr., 44, of Killeen, driving while intoxicated III.
n Douglas Chappuis, 37, of Killeen, family violence assault enhanced.
n Joyce Elizabeth Hawkins, 48, of Temple, secure execution of documents by deception.
