Gun club theft

STRUTHERS

The former treasurer of the Lowellville Rod and Gun Club admitted giving $70,000 of the club’s money to an online romance scammer.

Lisa Doyle, 41, of North Lima, appeared Friday in Struthers Municipal Court on her three felony counts of theft, according to 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner.

Doyle reportedly told Poland Township police she began an online relationship with the scammer and gave money, hoping for a visit. Doyle, who receives disability assistance, gave the money to the scammer, expecting to receive $1.25 million the scammer had set aside for her.

Doyle admitted to the theft Dec. 19 after the club president reported the Oct. 15 and Nov. 2 thefts to police.