WARREN — A Hubbard veterinary practice has filed a civil suit in an attempt to regain more than $325,000 in losses from an alleged embezzlement perpetrated by a former office manager who lives in Brookfield with her husband.

Brookfield police filed criminal felony charges in the case last week.

Village Green Veterinary Service and Kilar Properties of 107 Christian Ave., Hubbard, have filed the civil action against defendants Tracey E. and Thomas J. Obermiyer of 499 Obermiyer Road, Brookfield, according to a lawsuit filed in February in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.

The case, which also names unknown individuals who may have acted in concert with the Obermiyers, has been assigned to Judge Peter J. Kontos, who has not scheduled any hearings yet, according to court records.

The Obermiyers were served a copy of the lawsuit as of Feb. 17, according to records, but have not filed an answer. A voice message was left on the landline telephone at the Obermiyers home seeking comment.

The plaintiffs allege that Tracey Obermiyer, who was fired by Village Green on Jan. 31, 2019, created false records related to employee payroll and tax withholdings. An audit revealed that Tracey Obermiyer also diverted company funds to pay her personal bills and / or expenses as well write or forge unauthorized checks for her own and family financial gain, the lawsuit states.

The audit also revealed financial records, including canceled checks and other pertinent business records, were destroyed in an attempt to conceal the theft. The audit also revealed Obermiyer is accused of changing account information, including email and cellphone contacts, also to try to hide the misdeeds, the lawsuit alleges.

Brookfield police detective Aaron Kasiewicz on Friday confirmed that Tracey Obermiyer was arraigned Thursday on criminal charges of forgery and identity fraud.

Eastern District Court records show Obermiyer, 50, was released on a personal bond, and Judge Marty Nosich set a preliminary hearing for March 11. If found guilty in the criminal case, Obermiyer could face up to 54 months in prison.

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