A 64-year-old bookkeeper who spent four years siphoning more than half a million dollars from a Lewiston recreational vehicle dealership was sentenced this week to jail time by a Nez Perce County judge — even though all parties involved, including the victim business, had agreed to spare her from incarceration.
Di Ann R. Geagley, who worked as a bookkeeper at Travelland RV in Lewiston, pleaded guilty to felony grand theft in March. Nez Perce County District Judge Mark Monson handed down her sentence Wednesday, departing from a mediated plea agreement that had recommended no jail time.
Judge Overrides Agreed-Upon Deal
The original plea arrangement had been negotiated with the consent of all involved parties, including representatives of Travelland RV. Despite that agreement, Judge Monson imposed 45 days in jail along with an additional 30 days of discretionary jail time, citing the seriousness of the offense and the need to maintain consistent sentencing standards.
“I don’t think I can look another person in the face where the state could be recommending some sort of jail time for a minor offense,” Monson said from the bench, explaining his decision to add incarceration to the sentence despite the unified request from both sides.
In addition to the jail terms, Geagley was placed on probation for seven years and ordered to pay $233,522 in restitution to Travelland RV.
Four Years of Theft Through Multiple Methods
According to court records, Geagley carried out the theft between 2021 and 2025, exploiting her trusted position within the dealership’s financial operations. The total amount taken exceeded $554,000. Her methods were varied and sustained over the course of those four years — she gave herself unauthorized pay raises, issued extra paychecks to herself, took cash directly, and misused company bank accounts for personal benefit.
A significant portion of the stolen funds — approximately $233,000 — was charged to online casino platforms through unauthorized use of company credit accounts. Geagley acknowledged a gambling addiction as the driving force behind her actions.
In court, Geagley addressed the theft directly, accepting responsibility and expressing her commitment to making amends. “I did indeed do this,” she told the court. “I intend to work my absolute hardest at making sure (Travelland RV) gets this restitution as quickly as possible.”
The restitution figure of $233,522 — notably less than the full $554,000 stolen — reflects what the court determined could be realistically ordered as part of the sentencing structure. Geagley’s probation terms will govern her repayment obligations over the coming seven years.
A Reminder of White-Collar Crime’s Local Impact
Cases like Geagley’s highlight how financial crime can quietly devastate small and mid-sized local businesses. Travelland RV, a dealership serving the Lewis-Clark Valley area, lost funds over nearly half a decade without apparently detecting the scheme until it was already well advanced. The loss of more than half a million dollars represents a substantial blow to any regional business, particularly one trusting a bookkeeper with broad access to financial accounts.
White-collar embezzlement cases in Idaho have drawn increased scrutiny in recent years, with prosecutors and courts grappling with how to balance restitution orders — which benefit the victim — against incarceration, which may limit the defendant’s earning potential and thus their ability to repay. Judge Monson’s decision to impose jail time despite the victim’s own agreement to forgo it signals a judicial posture that places broader community deterrence alongside individual case resolution.
For more on law enforcement activity in the Lewiston area, see recent coverage of a Lewiston woman jailed after a stolen vehicle was found during a Highway 95 pedestrian call and the Lewiston Police Department’s April 2026 activity log.
What Comes Next
Geagley is expected to begin serving her jail sentence as directed by the court. Her seven-year probation period will require ongoing compliance and continued restitution payments to Travelland RV. Should she fail to meet the terms of her probation — including keeping up with restitution — she could face additional consequences under Judge Monson’s discretionary jail provision. The case will remain under the court’s supervision throughout the probationary term.