Coldwater Public Works Supervisor Arrested and Issued Demand

August 9, 2017

JACKSON, Miss. – On Monday, August 7, 2017, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor issued a demand of $795.36 against Town of Coldwater Public Works Supervisor, Wayne Hayes. He was indicted for purchasing parts for a personal vehicle with city funds and was arrested by OSA Special Agents and charged with embezzlement. The demand issued includes investigative costs and interest.

State Auditor Stacey Pickering said, “We will continue to aggressively fight for every penny stolen from taxpayers.”