Shreveport Police detectives assigned to the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force have arrested Ashley Blundell following an extensive investigation into the alleged theft of more than $743,000 from a local company.
Blundell, a former administrative assistant with the company, was arrested on charges of Access Device Fraud and Forgery. Her bond has been set at $0.
The investigation began after company officials discovered significant discrepancies while reviewing financial records. Detectives learned that Blundell’s position gave her substantial access to company financial operations, including invoices, accounts payable, expense statements, and company credit cards.
Investigators allege that Blundell obtained a credit card in her own name on the company’s business account without authorization. Between 2024 and 2026, approximately $586,488.70 in unauthorized charges were allegedly made using that card.
Detectives also allege that Blundell wrote multiple unauthorized checks from the company’s business account to herself and deposited those checks into her personal account. Those transactions totaled approximately $156,806.29.
Combined, investigators say the unauthorized credit card charges and checks resulted in an estimated loss of $743,294.99.
The investigation uncovered alleged purchases spanning a wide range of personal expenses, including airfare, lodging, clothing, jewelry, groceries, concert and sporting event tickets, furniture, vehicle repairs, medical and dental expenses, beauty and spa services, veterinary expenses, food delivery, rideshare services, tuition payments, and other personal purchases.
During the investigation, detectives obtained records from multiple businesses and financial institutions that investigators say connected Blundell to the unauthorized transactions.