Wellington Woman Placed on Probation in Childress County Theft Case

The Penny News 1036

Childress County, TX – Three pleas were entered Monday, December 8, in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

Luke Inman, District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas. The Honorable Judge Dale Rabe, Jr., presided.

Julie Roberts Collins, 47, of Wellington, Texas, was placed on five years probation for the third degree felony offense of Theft.

Collins was arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety Ranger Scott Swick after being indicted by the Collingsworth County Grand Jury on August 21.

Scott’s meticulous investigation, spanning many years of this defendant’s employment with O.J.D. Engineering, allowed my office to reach this favorable conclusion for both the State of Texas and our victim,” Inman said.

As part of the sentence, Collins was ordered to pay $61,790.07 in upfront restitution, $376 in court costs, and complete 200 hours of community service. If her probation is revoked, Collins could face up to ten years in prison.

Copyright 2025 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.


 
 

More News

News
The Penny News 1465
News | July 17, 2026
Beckham County Sheriff's Office arrests drug suspects.
News
The Penny News 1464
News | July 15, 2026
A 29-year-old Kansas man was injured Tuesday evening in a single vehicle rollover crash northeast of Custer City, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
News
The Penny News 1463
News | July 15, 2026
A Texas fugitive wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Kiowa County following a joint operation involving federal and local law enforcement.
News
The Penny News 1462
News | July 14, 2026
A 45-mile pursuit through Kiowa County ended with the arrest of a suspect after authorities said the driver refused to stop for a traffic stop.
News
The Penny News 1461
News | July 13, 2026
A Yukon man is facing a felony grand larceny charge after investigators allege he used a false name and business identity to obtain thousands of pounds of scrap metal from an Elk City business without paying for it.
News
The Penny News 1460
News | July 13, 2026
A port of entry officer was injured Sunday, July 12, after the officer's vehicle was struck from behind while working in the area of the Oklahoma Port of Entry just east of the Texas state line.

 
Have your ad read on the most powerful hour in radio, TRADIO. The buy, sell, and trade show that airs Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and Saturday at 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on KECO 96.5 FM.

 

 

© Copyright 2025, Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.