Candace Lierd, 37, formerly known as Candace Rivera, faces charges of communications fraud, theft, and forgery among others. In total, she was charged with 35 different offenses, 32 of which were felonies.
The arrest comes as a result of an investigation by the Utah Attorney General’s Office into the nonprofit Exitus, which began in June. According to arresting documents filed Friday, the investigation was prompted after Lierd was charged with felony check fraud over a check written for over $8,000 to a vendor for services at a 2022 event hosted by the nonprofit.This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aim to inform readers across the state.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Utah Valley women's volleyball falls to Utah State in 3-0 sweepUtah Valley's women's volleyball fell to Utah State during the in-state rivalry series in a 3-0 sweep.
Source: KSLcom - 🏆 549. / 51 Read more »
New Utah County assistant elections director questioned 2022 election integrity, employees sayThe Utah County Clerk's Office has lost its three top elections administrators since May. The changes came in the months before a rare, pushed-back municipal primary election.
Source: KSLcom - 🏆 549. / 51 Read more »
Geneva County starting annual Rebuild Alabama county road repavingThanks to the state of Alabama’s gas tax, Geneva County has the opportunity to resurface portions of county roads yet again.
Source: WTVYNews4 - 🏆 590. / 51 Read more »
2 arrested in double stabbing in southern UtahTwo people have been arrested in connection with the stabbings of two others in Cedar City Wednesday night.
Source: KSLcom - 🏆 549. / 51 Read more »
Utah Department Of Transportation plans to improve Highway 6, locals still concernedAfter being considered a dangerous road with even more dangerous drivers, the Utah Department Of Transportation plans to invest more funding to improve U.S. Route 6.
Source: fox13 - 🏆 550. / 51 Read more »
Pick Six Previews: Despite talented Weber State team, Utah to roll to 3-0 recordWith Alabama losing to Texas in Tuscaloosa, Utah now holds the nation's third-longest home win streak.
Source: KSLcom - 🏆 549. / 51 Read more »