In Sheridan’s Fourth Judicial District Court on Tuesday, District Court Judge Darci Phillips accepted a plea agreement and sentenced 48‑year‑old Alicia Bushkovich to a prison term of six to ten years for felony forgery. She also received three separate theft convictions, each carrying four to six years, and an additional forgery charge.
The judge suspended the four‑to‑six‑year sentences in favor of four years of supervised probation that will run consecutively after the prison term, meaning Bushkovich will face a total of 16 years of supervised probation once released.
Restitution and Costs
Bushkovich was ordered to pay restitution of $474,853. To date, $50,000 has been paid to the clerk of the district court. She must also cover $925 in court costs and assessments and will receive credit for any time already served in pre‑sentence confinement.
Details of the Embezzlement
According to court documents, between 2015 and 2025 Bushkovich, then secretary for Western Transport, made 281 unauthorized transfers of company funds, totaling $474,853, with the intent to deprive the owners of that money.
The sentencing underscores the court’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for financial crimes that harm local businesses and the community.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
