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Macomb County fence company owner pleads no contest to multiple cases, including embezzling from dad
By Samantha Sayles at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
A Macomb County fence company owner pleaded no contest to charges in four different cases involving fraud and embezzlement. Laura Dietz, 44, pleaded no contest to the following charges:Embezzlement from a vulnerable adult, a 15-year felonyFalse pretenses, a 5-year felonyNon-sufficient funds check...
Key takeaway According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Deitz embezzled more than $93,000 from her father while she was his guardian.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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