Melissa Deann Authier, age 36, of rural Pleasantville, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for Wire Fraud Monday. Authier was a bookkeeper for Jolly Farms in Pleasantville from 2016 to 2019. She admitted to illegally transferring over $250,000 from the farmer’s bank accounts via deceptive means for personal use by Authier and her family. She used these funds for personal use, including a trip to Las Vegas, Amazon purchases, and credit card payments, among other uses. Authier was originally charged with 10 counts, but nine were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.