A former Piney Township official will be sentenced July 19 on charges that he stole public funds through credit card transactions.
Roger L. Martin was charged originally in January 2013 with the theft of more than $25,000 and on eight counts of fraudulently use of a credit or debit device.
Martin entered the guilty plea Tuesday before Circuit Judge John Beger, who is overseeing the case that is being prosecuted by Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster’s office.
A Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation alleged Martin used a fuel credit card without the knowledge of his fellow township members. Martin resigned his elected post in July 2012 after questions surfaced about the card’s use.
Earlier, a second former township official, Jackie Cooper, was sentenced after authorities alleged he had participated in the scheme. In 2014, total restitution of almost $25,000 was ordered by a judge.
Martin remains free on bond.