Metro Detroit teacher allegedly stole $30K from homecoming dance sales
Lydia Johnson
According to Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith   Lydia Johnson  29   is charged with one count of embezzlement from a non-profit organization which could get  her  10 years in prison.
 Johnson  was Dakota's student activity coordinator from July 1  2016 until  her  recent removal and was responsible for all finds.
School officials say  she  oversaw ticket sales for the school's homecoming dance last year  which should have taken in nearly $30 000 based on attendance.  She  only deposited $11 000 into the school's account.
When they searched  her  classroom  they found several homecoming cash deposit envelopes torn open and empty. They also found several casino receipts next to the empty envelopes.  Her  bank records also show cash deposits in excess of  her  salary.
 She  also oversaw ticket sales and receipts for a trip to Camp Tamarack for 60 parents and students. Prosecutors say  she  should have collected and deposited nearly $13 000 but only deposited $500.
After checking MGM records  they found  Johnson  spent more than $90 000 in 2016 playing penny slots.
 She  is expected to be arraigned on the charges Thursday.
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  [TGT] was Dakota's student activity coordinator from July 1  2016 until   [TGT]   recent removal and was responsible for all finds.
School officials say   [TGT]   oversaw ticket sales for the school's homecoming dance last year  which should have taken in nearly $30 000 based on attendance.   [TGT]   only deposited $11 000 into the school's account.
When they searched   [TGT]   classroom  they found several homecoming cash deposit envelopes torn open and empty. They also found several casino receipts next to the empty envelopes.   [TGT]   bank records also show cash deposits in excess of   [TGT]   salary.
  [TGT]   also oversaw ticket sales and receipts for a trip to Camp Tamarack for 60 parents and students. Prosecutors say  she  should have collected and deposited nearly $13 000 but only deposited $500.
After checking MGM records  they found  Johnson  spent more than $90 000 in 2016 playing penny slots.
 She  is expected to be arraigned on the charges Thursday.