BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The former owner of R.V. Peddler, known for its ads featuring an anthropomorphic pig emphasizing they’ll take anything in trade, pleaded no contest Friday to grand theft.
The plea agreement accepted by 83-year-old Faye Pyle-Morero ends an embezzlement case that began six years ago, when she was accused of taking trailers or motorhomes on consignment, selling them then failing to pay the customer or loan company.
Prosecutors said Pyle-Morero pleaded no contest to three counts of grand theft of property with a “white collar” enhancement — admitting to taking more than $500,000.
The plea deal negotiated between prosecutors and defense lawyer Phillip Gillet was for time served, three years’ felony probation and payment of restitution to all victims named in the complaint.
“In light of the defendant’s age and lack of criminal history, she was likely to receive a probation sentence at trial,” said District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Daniela Gonzaga. “As such, the people tried to maximize the financial rights of the victims that she defrauded.”