Published April 15, 2011, 10:59 AM

ND woman accused of stealing from youth group

A woman who counted cash for the Fargo Youth Commission's charitable gambling operations is accused of embezzling as much as $59,000 over a two-year period.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A woman who counted cash for the Fargo Youth Commission's charitable gambling operations is accused of embezzling as much as $59,000 over a two-year period.

The Forum newspaper reports that 28-year-old Abbey McNamee faces a felony theft of property charge that carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison upon conviction. A telephone listing for her could not be found.

The Youth Commission runs programs for elementary students, including before- and after-school programs.

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