ROCK ISLAND CO., Ill. (KWQC) — A former Rock Island County employee has been arrested and charged after investigators say she stole over $900,000 from the county across more than two decades.
Leisa Streeter, 62, of New Windsor, Illinois, was taken into custody after authorities from the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police searched her home on Wednesday. She was booked into the Rock Island County Jail on Thursday with no bond.
Streeter faces multiple charges, including:
Theft
Theft of government property
Forgery
Money laundering
Three counts of official misconduct
According to a joint release from Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal and Sheriff Darren Hart, Streeter retired in 2024 after serving 34 years as an administrative assistant in court services.
After her retirement, both the Probation and Treasurer’s Departments discovered financial discrepancies and alerted the State’s Attorney, leading to a full investigation.
Authorities say that in 2003, Streeter created a fraudulent bank account under the name “Rock Island County VIP” — appearing to be tied to the county’s Victim’s Impact Program. Through this account, she is accused of funneling funds intended for official use into personal spending.
A forensic audit revealed that Streeter allegedly used the money to cover credit card payments, cash withdrawals, loans, travel, food, and entertainment—among other personal expenses—between 2003 and her retirement in June 2024.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials indicated that asset forfeiture is expected as part of the case.
