POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced Friday morning the arrest of a former realtor association CEO on a grand theft charge.
According to PCSO, deputies arrested former East Polk County Association of Realtors CEO Jennifer Garula-Mers stole over $81,000 from the realtor association.
Deputies issued a warrant for the arrest of the 53-year-old Spring Hill woman on Thursday, Nov. 20.She was taken into custody by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Garula-Mers faces a charge of grand theft over $20,000 and less than $100,000.
She was taken into custody yesterday by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Garula-Mers is being held on no bond until first appearance.

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