Embezzlement

Former Southwest Covington County Volunteer Fire Department Chief Indicted

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Jerry Warren, the former Fire Chief of the Southwest Covington County Volunteer Fire Department (SCCVFD), has been indicted on one count of grand larceny by a Covington County grand jury.

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WCBI: Alcorn County Purchasing Clerk Arrested

CORINTH, Miss. – In an unofficial Alcorn County Board meeting, the state Auditor addressed the public and board members regarding the arrest of a purchasing clerk.

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State Auditor Issues Demand Against Rankin County School District Employee For $16,000

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that a demand has been issued against Melanie Harrell Garner, a Nurse Practitioner for the Rankin County School District.

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Oxford Deputy City Clerk Indicted

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Alisa Liggins, Deputy City Clerk in Oxford, has been indicted on one count of embezzlement.

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State Auditor’s Office, Mississippi Military Department Announce Arrest Of Civilian Employee At Youth Challenge Program

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – State Auditor Stacey Pickering joined military officials during a news conference today at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg to announce the investigation and arrest of a non-military, civilian employee.

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Two Involved In North Pike School District Embezzlement Scheme Sentenced

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that two individuals have pled guilty and been sentenced as part of an embezzlement scheme in the North Pike School District.

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City Of Picayune Public Works Employee Indicted

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced that Gregory Kerr, a former employee with the City of Picayune Public Works department, has been arrested by Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office and was booked at the Pearl River County Jail today.

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Settlement Announced In Robert Graham Litigation

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that an out-of-court settlement has been agreed to with Hinds County Supervisor Robert Graham involving litigation concerning Graham’s conducting training while employed by the Jackson Police Department.

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State Auditor Announces Sentencing Of Former Town Of Anguilla Employee

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Manika Kelly, a former clerk for the Town of Anguilla, has pleaded guilty to one felony count of Grand Larceny.

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State Auditor Announces Sentencing Of Former Town Of Prentiss Employee

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced today that Gail Williams, former Municipal Court Clerk for the Town of Prentiss, pled guilty on Monday to embezzling $89,620.27.

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