Jennifer Cormier of Naugatuck was sentenced to 25 months in federal prison for embezzling approximately $865,000 from her employer. U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford presided over the sentencing, where Cormier also received two years of supervised release following her imprisonment.
Cormier, 45, was employed at a family-owned business in Naugatuck that offers plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services, referred to as "Company A." Her role involved bookkeeping and office-related tasks. Between 2017 and July 2023, she fraudulently created about 1,000 checks payable to herself and "cash," using the owner's signature stamp or forging the owner's signature. She then deposited these funds into her personal account, deleting the transactions from the company’s accounting system. The total amount embezzled reached $865,106.17.
Judge Oliver has ordered Cormier to make full restitution. Cormier accepted guilt for bank fraud on September 27, 2024. Currently released on a $50,000 bond, she is scheduled to begin her prison term on May 9.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with the Naugatuck Police Department led the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael S. McGarry prosecuted the case. Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Marc H. Silverman, made the official announcement.
