On April 20, 2023, Ashley Kirchner, age 35, of Wyaconda, Missouri was arrested on one count of stealing, a class D felony, and one count of forgery, a class D felony.  Mrs. Kirchner, a former bank teller at the Bank of Monticello, in Monticello, Missouri is alleged to have stolen funds from two customer accounts. 

In January, 2023, the Bank Of Monticello contacted the Sheriff's Office and requested an investigation regarding alleged thefts.  The administration had conducted an internal investigation and discovered the thefts.  Mrs. Kirchner is alleged to have forged documents and removed funds from the customer account using the bank computer. 

Mrs. Kirchner was released on her own recognizance and was given a date for a court appearance.

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