A former treasurer of the Flower Mound Parent Teacher Organization (FMPTO) made her initial court appearance for allegations of embezzling from the organization
Bianca Joyce Sharp, 43, of Lawton, made her initial appearance Tuesday in Comanche County District Court for a felony count of embezzlement, records indicate. The crime is punishable by up to eight years in prison, a fine up to $10,000 and restitution.
An arrest warrant was issued Friday.
According to the warrant affidavit, Sharp, the former FMPTO treasurer, is accused of embezzling $21,513.71 between Dec. 16, 2015, to Jan. 3, 2017. Bank statements showed funds from the FMPTO were used to pay off Sharp’s ex-husband’s credit card with Citibank, the warrant affidavit states. The payments were made to Beach Body Fitness, Lane Bryant, Country Lace Boutique, Fubar Saloon, Cork Cap & Brew, Proactive Kiosk and others, according to investigators. The ex-husband told investigators she admitted to opening the credit card in his name.
Free on $5,000 bond, Sharp returns to court at 3 p.m. April 1 for her preliminary hearing conference, records indicate.
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