Source: The Oregonian, “Police Chief’s Wife Pleads Guilty to Theft; Gambling Blamed.” Feb. 27,2008
The wife of a police chief pleaded guilty Wednesday to theft from the Pendleton Wal-Mart where she worked.
Her lawyer said Julie Zumwalt was a gambling addict.
“She is an ambitious, smart gal,” said Kurt Bendixsen, “but unfortunately she got snagged by the gambling monster.”
Bendixsen said she had gone through a 12-step program and counseling.
She was sentenced to two years of probation and to repay Wal-Mart $13,174.18.
She is married to Bryon Zumwalt, chief of the town Stanfield in Umatilla County.