Stephanie Gonzales, Dental Office Employee, Arrested for Embezzling $87,000 from Rose Dental Group

Stephanie Gonzales, a 35-year-old employee at Rose Dental Group in Oxnard, California, was identified as the primary suspect in embezzling approximately $87,000 from the dental practice over the past year. The practice's internal investigation revealed her involvement in financial fraud, leading to police involvement on October 3, 2025.

Rose Dental Group initiated an internal probe after suspecting employee theft, which pinpointed Gonzales and prompted a report to the Oxnard Police Department. The Property Crimes Unit's financial fraud investigator collaborated with the practice owner to review extensive financial records, confirming the misappropriation. On December 4, 2025, Gonzales was arrested on suspicion of felony grand theft from an employer; this case underscores the need for dental practices to conduct regular audits and monitor financial records closely to detect internal fraud early.