A Florida woman faces serious charges after investigators say she used her position at a local automotive dealership to embezzle $75,000 over several years.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced today the arrest of Kelly Marie McKisset, 46, of Port Saint Lucie, on one count of organized scheme to defraud and one count of grand theft. McKisset previously served as the accounts payable and receivable administrator for an unnamed Fort Pierce automotive dealership.
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The investigation began on February 28, 2025, when the Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) alerted the FDLE to potential wrongdoing by a former employee. According to the complaint, McKisset was suspected of using company-issued credit cards for unauthorized personal gain.
As the dealership’s accounts administrator, McKisset’s duties included managing daily operational purchases, handling cash deposits, reconciling statements, and issuing checks for company expenses.
FDLE investigators determined that over a period exceeding five years, McKisset allegedly utilized multiple company credit cards to purchase hundreds of items online and acquire Visa gift cards for personal use. The total value of the alleged fraudulent purchases reached $75,000.
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Furthering the investigation, FDLE agents executed a search warrant at McKisset’s Port Saint Lucie residence on April 10, 2025. The search resulted in the seizure of more than 100 items believed to have been purchased with the stolen funds. Recovered goods included home furnishings, electronics, appliances, toys, furniture, various Disney merchandise, and jewelry.
Following the search, McKisset was arrested and transported to the Saint Lucie County Jail for booking.
The case is set to be prosecuted by the State Attorney Office for the 19th Judicial Circuit.
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