An Albert Lea woman charged with stealing more than $4,000 from the Freeborn County DFL Party pleaded guilty Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court.

Laura Jean Walker, 39, pleaded guilty to felony financial transaction card fraud.

Court documents state Walker was charged after an investigation reportedly found 30 unauthorized transactions, two unauthorized fees and four unexplained deposits on the DFL account from Aug. 20, 2015, to Oct. 21, 2016. The total amount of unauthorized transactions and fees was $4,360 and four deposits that could not be explained were credited to the party’s account, leaving a $2,047 loss.

Walker, secretary of the Freeborn County DFL Party during the time of the incidents, admitted making unauthorized purchases on the party’s bank card for personal use. She admitted knowing she was not authorized by the political party to make the purchases.

Walker also admitted to failing to check in to the court system by phone once a week, as required by the District Court. She did not receive any jail time for the violation.

Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21. Walker is expected to receive a probationary sentence. If she successfully completes probation, her conviction is expected to be reduced to a gross misdemeanor.