MASON CITY – A Mason City woman accused of allegedly stealing over $30,000 from her former employer says she is not guilty and awaits trial.
The Mason City Police Department charged 54-year-old Melissa Joy Gott of Mason City with first-degree theft in connection with an investigation into the embezzlement of over $30,000 from the Yes Way convenience store at 1303 4th Street S.W. where she was the former manager.
Gott was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail and soon released. Records show she has entered a not-guilty plea and is awaiting a May 15 jury trial. A pre-conference hearing, which could lead to a plea deal, is seen for May 1.
Gott, Melissa Joy:
Pled down to j walking
Pled down to a broken tail light.
Pled down to theft 5th.
Looking for a plea deal with our worthless prosecutor.