LIVA Marie Seman Fitial, 39, appeared before Superior Court Associate Judge Joseph N. Camacho in custody of the Department of Corrections on Tuesday for a bail hearing.
Fitial has been accused of stealing and forging several personal checks, and selling several pieces of home furniture and appliances of her mother-in-law.
The victim said Fitial also stole 12 sets of food warmer, one front load washer and dryer and home tools, all of which have an approximate value of $4,000.
The victim said she found out about the forged checks after a family member showed her a copy of a denied check from the bank, of which the victim had no knowledge, adding that she had not signed it. She said she was visited by several store owners demanding payments because of bounced checks.
The victim reported the theft incident to the police on Dec. 12, 2021.
Police also talked to a person who said she bought several pieces of furniture from Fitial in late August and in September.
She said she wants her money back from Fitial before she will surrender the furniture.
She said Fitial was selling the furniture for $800 at the time but accepted $300 as payment.
Police showed the victim the pieces of furniture and she positively identified them as her belongings.
On Tuesday, Judge Camacho imposed a $2,500 cash bail on Fitial who was then remanded to the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Assistant Public Defender Vina Seelam was appointed by the court to represent Fitial while Assistant Attorney General Heather Barcinas appeared for the government.
Fitial is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. for a preliminary hearing and on Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. for an arraignment.
