According to a joint news release from Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal and Sheriff Darren Hart, Streeter retired from the county as the administrative assistant in court services after 34 years.
After she retired, the Rock Island County Probation Department and the Treasurer’s Department discovered financial irregularities.
They brought their concerns to the county State’s Attorney’s Office, who told the Sheriff’s Office to investigate.
A former Rock Island County employee is facing multiple charges after officials say she stole $900,000 over 21 years.(KWQC)
In 2003, Streeter forged documents and opened a fraudulent bank account under the name “Rock Island County VIP,” the release said. Streeter then funneled fraudulent payments through the account on the appearance of official services rendered under the Rock Island County Victim’s Impact Program.
Villarreal said a forensic audit showed from the time this account was opened in 2003, through her retirement in June 2024, Streeter is alleged to have made more than $900,000 in financial withdraws. Streeter is accused of using these funds to pay for personal expenses:
credit card bills
cash withdraws
loan payments
food
entertainment
merchandise
travel
transportation
miscellaneous expenses.
Streeter was taken to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials expect that will include the forfeiture of assets.
KWQC TV6 also reached out to the Rock Island County Board Chairman for comment.
Illinois State Senator Li Arellano, Jr., released a statement on Thursday.
