Woman charged with stealing more than $5k from Foreman Band Booster Club

An investigation into missing funds at a Foreman-based school organization has resulted in the arrest of a Little River County woman.

According to the arrest affidavit, 39-year-old Tiffany Sanders is charged with misusing more than $5,000 in funds raised by the Foreman Band Booster Club. She was arrested Nov. 12 and formal charges were filed Monday November 27th in the Little River County Circuit Court. She is charged with a single count of felony theft of property.

Sanders allegedly admitted to stealing the funds via an ATM using a debit card belonging to the booster club in addition to using the “cash back” option when making purchases at Dollar General. Investigators said the missing funds are expected to exceed $5,000.

The investigation was conducted by the Little River County Sheriff’s Office.

During her arraignment, the court set Sanders’ bond at $2,500.