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Former New Augusta Clerk Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement and Sentenced to One Year House Arrest

July 15, 2010

JACKSON- Emily Holder, former city clerk for the town of New Augusta, pled guilty to embezzlement and two counts of forgery.

Sledge City Officials Demanded To Repay Fire Insurance Rebate Funds

July 13, 2010

JACKSON- Following a joint investigation by the Mississippi Insurance Department and the State Auditor’s Office, Commissioner Mike Chaney and Auditor Stacey Pickering have issued demands against two former Sledge officials, mayor and city clerk, and the current city clerk.

Over $1.7 Million Collected in Unpaid Court Assessments by State Auditor

July 8, 2010

JACKSON- On March 24, 2010, the State Auditor’s Office reported that several cities and counties were delinquent in remitting assessments to the state.

Special Agent Karei McDonald Receives “Top Cop” Honor

May 18, 2010

JACKSON- Karei McDonald, an Investigative Special Agent with the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, was a recipient of the “Top Cop” award on Thursday, May 13, at the Mississippi Trade Mart.

Former Corinth-Alcorn County Airport Office Manager Indicted for Embezzlement

May 6, 2010

JACKSON- Fabian Maricle was arrested on Wednesday, May 5, following an indictment for embezzlement by the Alcorn County Grand Jury.

George County Justice Court Clerk Indicted for Embezzling over $15,000

May 5, 2010

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Shawn Strahan, former justice court clerk in George County has been indicted for embezzlement.

Former Crime Stoppers Director Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

April 30, 2010

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Margaret Cooper, former director of Crime Stoppers, an entity under the Department of Public Safety, has pled guilty to embezzlement.

Former Hattiesburg Public School Employee Indicted for Embezzling $22,000

April 6, 2010

JACKSON- Agents in the State Auditor’s Office arrested Kay Magee today following a Forrest County Grand Jury’s indictment on the charge of embezzlement.

State Auditor Collects Over $1,038,000 In Unpaid Court Assessments On Behalf of the State

March 24, 2010

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that special agents in the Auditor’s Office have collected more than $1,038,000.00 in unpaid court assessments since February 22, 2010.

Seventh Individual Pleads Guilty in MDOT Corruption Ring

March 23, 2010

JACKSON- James Kevin Ellis, seventh former employee of MDOT, pled guilty Monday to embezzlement in Circuit Court of Yazoo County.

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