A former employee of Bates County Industries located in Butler, MO has been accused of stealing $200,972.42 during her time serving as director beginning in 2021.
Documents indicate that
Donna Maciel, 57, sold back vacation and sick time which was prohibited, as
well as giving herself cash advances without paying it back, charging for
mileage while driving a company vehicle, as well as abuse of company credit
cards among other allegations all totaling over $200,000.00 during
approximately a three year period.
Charges filed in the
Bates County Circuit Court as as follows:
Count 1
- Stealing - $25,000 Or More { Felony C RSMo: 570.030 }
Count 2
- Stealing - $25,000 Or More/Teller Machine Or Contents { Felony C
RSMo: 570.030 }
Count 3
- Stealing - $750 Or More { Felony D RSMo: 570.030 }
A warrant for Maciel's
arrest was issued on June 12, 2026 indicating a $100,000 cash only bond.
