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Woman accused of faking cancer

March 21, 2014 By WRN Contributor

A woman who collected money for the cancer she did not have is now charged with theft by fraud and obstructing a police officer.

19-year-old Celina Winchell of Merrill is accused of setting up collection jars at area businesses to pay for cancer treatments. Instead of spending the money on medical bills though, prosecutors say she spent it on personal expenses, including cigarettes.

Assistant District Attorney Lisa Gramer says Winchell faces more severe punishment since she’s charged as a repeat offender. She has past theft and narcotics convictions in Lincoln County. Winchell could be sentenced to two years in prison plus two more years on extended supervision, if convicted.

Winchell has a pre-trial conference scheduled for April 7th, and if necessary, a jury trial scheduled to begin June 26th. She is being held on a probation hold without bond.

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