(Estherville)-Emmet County prosecutors say one of the five Armstrong city officials charged in a corruption case has agreed to plead guilty.
Former City Clerk Mary “Kate” Staton had been accused of theft and tampering with records. She entered her guilty plea Monday in Emmet County District Court for one count of third-degree theft and one count of tampering with records.
She faces a maximum of 2 years in prison and a fine of $6,250 per count. Her sentencing date hasn’t been set.
The five current and former Armstrong city officials face a total of 20 charges after the corruption investigation that lasted several years. The mayor and police chief were also arrested.
