GRISWOLD — A Griswold woman is scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on November 19 after state police arrested her in a case that began with a local business owner’s complaint last year.
State police said Eastern District Major Crime detectives arrested Katey M. Lanphear, 49, on November 9. She faces charges of first-degree larceny, first-degree identity theft and theft of less than $500 on a revoked payment card.
In the arrest warrant affidavit, investigators said financial records showed at least $246,640.95 in company funds went toward personal expenses, including credit card and mortgage payments. The affidavit says the review began after a company employee noticed a check listed in two accounting categories.
Troop E received the complaint on October 23, 2025, and asked the major-crime unit to investigate, according to the state police case summary. Police said Lanphear was released on a $100,000 court-set bond and is due in court at 9 a.m. The charges are allegations.