NORHT PLATTE, Neb.-Lincoln County's former treasurer has been sentenced to probation for theft.

According to court records, Shelli Franzen was sentenced to 12 months of probation after reaching a plea bargain on a reduced charge of theft by deception. Franzen pleaded no contest to the charges.

The charges stem from a July investigation that revealed Franzen had conducted numerous personal transactions on a credit card belonging to Lincoln County. Prosecutors said the transactions occurred over a six-month time frame.

Franzen immediately resigned from her position as Treasurer amid the allegations.

Court records say Franzen was sentenced to 12 months of probation.

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 </figure>By Scott Carlson North Platte PostNORHT PLATTE, Neb.-Lincoln County's former treasurer has been sentenced to probation for theft.According to court records, Shelli Franzen was sentenced to 12 months of probation after reaching a plea bargain on a reduced charge of theft by deception. Franzen pleaded no contest to the charges.The charges stem from a July investigation that revealed Franzen had conducted numerous personal transactions on a credit card belonging to Lincoln County. Prosecutors said the transactions occurred over a six-month time frame.Franzen immediately resigned from her position as Treasurer amid the allegations.Court records say Franzen was sentenced to 12 months of probation.

Former Lincoln County Treasurer gets probation for theft