Former Albuquerque HOA President charged with embezzlement, forgery

[jmichaelramirez]

HOA's shouldn't be allowed to file liens on anyone's property.

[arthurneddysmith]

She tried to scam $90, 000 from an elderly citizen. She belongs in prison. The police and sheriff who supported her should go with her.

[patrickhook]

If convicted, This woman should go to prison for at least 20 years with no opportunity for early release!

[brianbumgardner]

Yet another good reason NOT live in an HOA.

[j-kane]

This happens EVERYWHERE in EVERY hoa, it's just a matter of when they get caught

[paulywalnuts]

She was busted for forgery and fraud before working there. Who's the idiot who hired this pretty face w/o doing a little background check?

[rocko]

You know she's not the only HOA scam artist.

[ceasewatercolorarts]

FYI: She later filed bankruptcy and her lawyers from the criminal case had to file suit against her because she reversed charges of $9k on her credit card after she fired them.

[robertlussier]

I thought HOA's were supposed to keep the riff raff OUT of a neighborhood 😂

[realhitman]

This is why I don’t do HOA. I don’t need someone telling me how to live in my own house

[thetemplar]

She has a history of fraud, is a non-paying renter for her business and adding offenses every job she holds. It is evident she is a criminal who preys on law-abiding, good people. To boot, for her attorney to sit there and argue that “it is simply a book-keeping error” is a further fraudulent statement and she herself should be charged with accessory after the fact. As a former federal agent, it was so disheartening to have to sit and listen to defenders actually make crap up and look for the tiniest of loopholes (or case precedents) to get a client off. I feel that is just as criminal as the person who does the crime. Defenders are there to make sure the law is being followed, a fair and speedy trial is being accomplished and if there IS actual evidence that the person did not commit the crime, that it is presented. This lady was caught dead to rights and should definitively be prosecuted. Any investigative body who fails that task (due to a retirement?…..which sounds like the SO shitcanned the case) needs to be looked into by the State AG’s office.
Well done citizens. Know your rights, question questionable crap that comes across your billing statements and don’t be fooled by a pretty face (or threats). 🙏

[joannpriepke]

Just another reason all HOA should be outlawed. There's no valid reason for the scam to continue.

[joewoodchuck]

Never buy an HOA house. It will save you a lot of misery.

[lawrencekellerii]

I know of an HOA, upon being elected president, all outside contractors were friends of his, he soon began driving a 100 K Benz, bought a nice boat, eventually was audited by the HOA AND the IRS, doing jail time now 🤣🤣

[Charlesbjtown]

Even the lawyer had to laugh, when she said "it's just a book keeping issue".

[LadyBelladonnaStorm]

You couldn’t pay me to live in a community with an HOA. This story just adds to my resolve to stay away from those pit viper nests of scammers.

[bobdylan]

I'm a Brit so I don't understand why you have HOAs in the first place but what really confuses me is how someone with a criminal record is allowed to become HOA President?
Especially when she's been convicted of Forgery and Fraud. Surely you have to declare any convictions when applying for the position?

[abacab]

When you get a bill for $900 for a $30 bill, there's no way you think that's legitimate. I'm fighting that one till my last red cent. I've been in similar situations, and I'll fight to my last penny over $25. It's the principle of the thing.

[pwsrd]

3:33 " she certainly no threat to anybody". She tried to force an elderly man to pay $92, 000... No big deal.

[dsdsmitty]

"Hahahahaha - it's just a bookkeeping issue" Her lawyer should be disbarred for that nonsense statement. What I'd really like to see is the followup story on this.