MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A former Mason County town employee has been sentenced for embezzling money from the town of New Haven.

Roberta Hysell was sentenced to up to 10 years behind bars and must pay $25,000 in restitution for embezzling funds from the town of New Haven while she was employed as a town recorder.

New Haven Mayor Phil Serevicz testified against Hysell, saying she showed no remorse for stealing from the town.