Overview
- U.S. District Judge David Counts imposed a 37-month prison term and ordered $297,473.30 in restitution at a hearing in Waco.
- Court records say Deadra Johnson, 53, of Austin, used Killeen Housing Authority funds for rent, utilities, travel, furniture, auto costs, and a vehicle purchase.
- Investigators reported that she tried to hide the theft by setting up multiple kickback schemes.
- Johnson was arrested on January 17, 2024, and pleaded guilty to theft of government property on February 11, 2025.
- HUD’s Office of Inspector General and the FBI led the probe with Texas DPS assistance, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Greg Gloff prosecuted the case as officials condemned the breach of public trust.