FREEHOLD – A Long Branch woman has been charged with using her former employer’s company-issued credit card to purchase several personal items, totaling more than $80,000, officials said.
Nadine Hurd, 37, is charged with second-degree Theft by Unlawful Taking.
According to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, the thefts took place over the course of more than five years – between 2018 and 2023.
Detectives analyzed financial records showing that while working as the customer service and inventory manager for a Wall-based manufacturing company, Hurd used her company credit card to purchase personal items from more than 50 different retailers. This included clothing, jewelry, patio furniture, garden supplies, and a complete home kitchen remodel, including new appliances.
Hurd turned herself in on September 27 and was released on a summons, pending future proceedings in Monmouth County Superior Court.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.
