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Former Dona Ana County Employee Charged With Embezzlement

  Las Cruces---Sylvia Dorado,40, has been indicted for allegedly embezzling over $20,000 during her employment as a Compliance Monitor with the Dona Ana County- Health and Human Services, Misdemeanor Compliance Program.

Ms. Dorado allegedly embezzled money orders over a number of years from clients who were enrolled in the program for DUI charges or domestic violence offenses.

If convicted of this 2nd degree felony, Ms. Dorado faces a possible 9 years imprisonment or probation.

Information from Third Judicial District Attorney's Office