A Pocatello woman entered a guilty plea this week on embezzlement charges stemming from a two-year theft scheme at a Twin Falls engineering company, prosecutors said.
Jennifer A. Williamson, 34, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of grand theft and one count of forgery. The charges stem from her employment at Brockway Engineering, where she stole more than $40,000 over a two-year span by forging documents and records, court filings indicate.
Williamson originally faced 14 counts of forgery in connection with the scheme. Under the plea agreement, she will plead guilty to a single representative count of each crime—grand theft and forgery—reducing her exposure at sentencing.
Restitution Required Before Sentencing
As a condition of the plea deal, Williamson must pay full restitution to Brockway Engineering before her sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for October 15. The amount of restitution will match the sum she stole from the firm.
Williamson remains out of custody after posting a $100,000 surety bond in November, court records show. Each count carries a maximum possible sentence of up to 14 years in prison, though sentencing guidelines and the terms of her plea agreement may result in a different outcome.
Embezzlement Cases in Bannock County Courts
The case follows a pattern of white-collar crime charges in the region. Earlier this year, a Chubbuck man faced trial on six felony counts after a judge refused to accept a plea arrangement in an unrelated case, underscoring how Idaho courts handle serious criminal agreements.
Williamson’s plea avoids a trial and allows prosecutors to resolve the embezzlement matter without prolonged litigation. The restitution requirement ensures the victim company recovers its losses before any prison sentence is imposed.
What Comes Next
Williamson is due back in Bannock County District Court on October 15 for sentencing. The judge will consider her guilty plea, her criminal history if any, the nature and extent of the embezzlement, and her ability to pay restitution when determining her sentence. If she completes full restitution as required, that factor may influence the judge’s decision at sentencing.