Troy woman admits to stealing $500k from Waterford employer

Troy woman admits to stealing $500k from Waterford employer

A woman in Troy admitted she stole more than $500,000 from her employer. Debra Powers worked at Cascades Inc. in Waterford.

A woman in Troy admitted she stole more than $500,000 from her employer.

Debra Powers worked at Cascades Inc. in Waterford.

She said she used the company credit card over five years to buy things for herself.

She also admitted she avoided paying more than $35,000 in taxes.

She faces a minimum of 2 1/3 to seven years in prison when sentenced in April.