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August 21, 2025
LANSING – Today, Susan O’Hara, 56, of New Boston, was arraigned in the 33rd District Court in Woodhaven on eight felony charges for allegedly embezzling more than $2 million from her employer, General RV Center, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. O’Hara is charged with:
As an employee of General RV Center, located in Wixom, it is alleged O’Hara used her access to the company’s systems and client information to issue checks to a person whose identity she assumed and cashed those checks. This matter was referred to the Department of Attorney General by the Wixom Police Department.
“Financial crimes cause real harm to Michigan businesses and consumers,” Nessel said. “I want to thank the Wixom Police Department for their investigative work and for referring this case to my office. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who abuse their positions for personal gain.”
“The Wixom Police Department takes the security of its businesses seriously and I am proud of the work done by both the Wixom Police Department and the Michigan Attorney General's Office,” said Wixom Police Chief Phil Langmeyer. “This was an example of great collaboration by our agencies.”
O’Hara will next appear in the 33rd District Court on September 2.
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