Ostrander Woman Charged with Felony for Misusing Employer's Credit Card

Traci Anne Warner faces up to 5 years in prison for allegedly spending over $70,000 on personal items.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:00pm

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The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Traci Anne Warner, 40, of Ostrander, Ohio, with one count each of telecommunications fraud and theft, both felonies of the third degree, for allegedly spending over $70,000 on personal items using her employer's credit card.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious legal consequences that can result from misusing a company credit card, even by an employee. It also raises questions about internal controls and oversight at the workplace to prevent such incidents of fraud and theft.

The details

According to authorities, Warner used her employer's credit card to make over $70,000 worth of unauthorized personal purchases over an unspecified period of time. The telecommunications fraud charge is related to her alleged use of the credit card for these personal transactions.

  • The alleged incidents occurred over an unspecified period of time.

The players

Traci Anne Warner

A 40-year-old woman from Ostrander, Ohio who has been indicted on felony charges for allegedly misusing her employer's credit card.

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What’s next

The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with Warner facing up to 5 years in prison if convicted on the felony charges.

The takeaway

This case serves as a cautionary tale about the serious legal consequences that can result from misusing a company credit card, even by an employee. It highlights the importance of strong internal controls and oversight at workplaces to prevent such incidents of fraud and theft.