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Juab County employee accused of charging thousands on government credit cards for personal use. She said the charges were accidental.

By Salt Lake Tribune · August 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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A Juab County employee is facing a felony charge after officials say she spent more than $5,000 on government-issued credit cards. She said the charges were accidental.

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