Utica, NY (WIBX) - A former bookkeeper pleads guilty to Grand Larceny and Forgery charges in Oneida County Court.

According to the Oneida County D.A.'s Office, Karen Wilson admitted in court that she wrongfully took money from her employer’s checking account without the knowledge of the owner.

As part of her plea, the defendant has agreed to pay restitution in the amount of $52,000 to the victim in this case, the Nackley Agency Inc. According to authorities, Wilson used the money to pay her personal credit card bills.

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