Idaho Rodeo Queen Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) – The Miss Caldwell Night Rodeo Queen and former Boise State University Bronco girl has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1,000 from her former employer.
The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that 23-year-old Chelsi Ann Horton on Monday in 4th District Court pleaded guilty to felony grand theft.
Prosecutors as part of the plea deal agreed to recommend a 10-year underlying prison sentence be suspended in favor of probation.
Court records say that Horton did bookkeeping duties for Canyon County-based King Concrete.
Police say Horton was paid $9 an hour but gradually increased her own pay without approval to about $18 an hour.
Police say she eventually embezzled $20,000.
The amount of restitution remains open for argument at Horton’s sentencing in December.