-Floyd County Jail records-
A Coosa woman arrested earlier this month for allegedly keeping money meant to purchase floral arrangements for weddings has been re-arrested, accused of stealing from more brides-to-be.
27-year-old Lauren Taylor Bogardus was initially charged with two felony counts and seven misdemeanor counts of theft by conversion.
She is now charged with an additional 10 counts of misdemeanor theft by conversion and single counts of felony theft by conversion, identity fraud, and financial transaction card fraud.
According to Floyd County Jail records:
Bogardus used a Tennessee woman’s credit card through the Pooles and Petals Square application without consent and took $1,150.25 on October 9 of this year.
She also received $2,683 to purchase flowers for the same victim’s wedding, but kept the money.
Bogardus also kept money from 10 other victims meant for items such as flowers, koozies, cups, framing, and a bridal bouquet, totaling close to $4,493.
The victims are from South Carolina, Missouri, Oklahoma, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, Adairsville, and Rome.
