Prescott Woman Convicted of Embezzling Over $140,000 from Charity, Business

Sheena Holmes, a 38-year-old Prescott woman, was convicted by a Yavapai County jury of embezzling over $140,000 from two employers: a construction supplies business and a charity serving the homeless. Holmes stole more than $30,000 from the construction company in late 2021 and early 2022 while working as an accounting clerk, and then took over $110,000 from the charity’s thrift store, low-income housing, and shelter fees over the following year. The thefts were discovered after Holmes left the business and the new accountant uncovered financial discrepancies, prompting a police investigation that revealed her subsequent thefts at the charity. County Attorney Dennis McGrane condemned Holmes' actions as “reprehensible” and emphasized that such crimes would be vigorously prosecuted, expressing hope that her sentencing would serve as a deterrent. Holmes faces a potential prison term of up to 10 years, with sentencing scheduled for June 16, 2025. The case highlights both the scale of the theft and the importance of thorough investigations by local authorities.