TEXARKANA — A federal jury has convicted the former Garland City mayor of three counts of mail fraud.
Yvonne Dockery could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each count for which she was convicted Friday. U.S. District Judge Harry Barnes will formally sentence Dockery once a presentence report with a punishment recommendation has been received.
Dockery was accused of mailing or causing others to mail documents and invoices connected to the illegal use of city funds to purchase a fire truck, firefighting equipment, police cars and a car she used.
She denied any guilt Friday outside the courthouse.
Dockery resigned as mayor as part of a plea bargain with state prosecutors in Miller County, where she was convicted of receiving pay in excess of her salary.