NEW MADRID - A former New Madrid County official was sentenced on three felony counts of stealing from those under her care.
Nancy G. Pardon, who served as the New Madrid County public administrator until August 2008, was sentenced Friday to seven years each in the Department of Corrections on a charge of theft/stealing of property valued at more than $25,000 and a separate charge of theft/stealing of property valued at $500 or more but less than $25,000. Execution of the sentences was suspended and Pardon was placed on five years supervised probation. Imposition of sentencing was suspended on a second charge of theft/stealing of property valued at $500 or more but less than $25,000 and Pardon was placed on five years supervised probation to run concurrently to the previous charges.
According to New Madrid County Circuit Clerk Marsha Meatte Holiman, 35th District Circuit Judge Stephen Sharp also ordered Pardon to make restitution. "The Judge is still making a decision on the amount and terms of the restitution but did indicate monthly payments will be ordered," Holiman said.
Restitution is being sought in the cases in which she was convicted and others.
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