Former Outreach Director at St. Vincent de Paul Appears in Wood County Court

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The former Outreach Director at St. Vincent de Paul in Marshfield made a court appearance on Tuesday for charges related to theft and fraud in a business setting.

According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Trisha Hebert is accused of stealing and mismanaging more than $108,000 from the charity, including cash withdrawals and purchases made for personal expenses.

The 37-year-old said she was using the funds to help clients with their mortgage payments and other expenses, but investigators believe she was using the funds to fuel a gambling habit.

On Tuesday, Hebert was told to fill out additional paperwork to petition for a court-appointed attorney after being told she didn’t qualify for a public defender. She has not entered a plea to the charges.

Hebert faces three felony counts for theft in a business setting, fraudulent use of a credit card, and fraudulent writings by a corporate officer. Charges carry a maximum of 28.5 years in prison if found guilty at trial.

Further court action is scheduled for January 6th.

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