Parkesburg Borough Police have arrested 46-year-old Stephanie A. Ortlip on multiple charges related to fraud and theft. The charges stem from an ongoing criminal investigation that began in April 2024, after local authorities received an initial report.
Ortlip was taken into custody on December 11, 2024, and has been formally arraigned. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled at District Court 15-3-07. Details surrounding the alleged crimes have not yet been released as the investigation continues.
Authorities have stated that the information available is subject to updates as the investigation progresses. They also reminded the public that Ortlip is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.