Former Mayor of Beulah Guilty of Embezzlement April 18, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Bertha Thomas, the former Mayor of Beulah, has pled guilty to Embezzlement. Bertha was arrested by agents in February of 2024 and …
Auditor Arrests Woman Accused of Fraudulently Receiving Unemployment Benefits April 15, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Sharccara McNair for submitting fraudulent certifications to …
Former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk Arrested April 8, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Effie Ramsey, former Simpson County Justice Court Deputy Clerk, for embezzlement …
Former Lawrence County Tax Collector Clerk Guilty of Embezzlement March 25, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Deputy Clerk of the Lawrence County Tax Collector’s Office Hollie Summers pled guilty to embezzlement. Summers …
Former Ellisville Deputy City Clerk Guilty of Embezzlement March 21, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Ellisville Deputy City Clerk Emerald Wuertz has pled guilty to Embezzlement. Wuertz was arrested by agents in …
Three Arrested in Mississippi for Their Involvement in an Organized Fraud Enterprise March 20, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Yesterday State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Christy Gomez, Larry Hodge, and Michael Norman …
U.S. House Ways and Means Offers Federal TANF Reform Package After Mississippi Scandal March 18, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Federal lawmakers and leaders of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee last week introduced seven new pieces of legislation in Congress …
Former Holmes County Water and Soil Conservation District Secretary Guilty of Embezzlement March 13, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced former District Secretary for the Holmes County Water and Soil Conservation District Melissa …
Mississippi School Administrative Spending Continues to Climb March 11, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi continues to prioritize spending on administration over spending inside the classroom according to a new report released today by State Auditor Shad …
Former Mayor of Beulah Arrested for Three Counts of Embezzlement February 29, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Bertha Thomas, the former Mayor of Beulah, on three counts of …
“My office has recovered more misspent money for the taxpayers in the last five years than in any other five-year period, and the credit goes to investigators and prosecutors for closing out cases like this.” Original Press Release from DA Crosby Parker …
City of Bolton Town Clerk Arrested for Embezzlement February 20, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Shelia Williams for embezzlement. Williams is accused of embezzling cash payments …
Former Itawamba Community College Honor Society Advisor Arrested for Embezzlement February 12, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Robin Lowe. Lowe was the former advisor for the Phi …
State Auditor Counter-Sues Favre for TANF Funds February 5, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White’s office counter-sued Brett Favre for hundreds of thousands of welfare dollars. Last February, Favre sued White for defamation for truthful …
Former Marks City Clerk Arrested January 25, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Pamela McNutt. McNutt is the former City Clerk for the City of Marks. She is accused of embezzling payments made to the city’s water …
Former Gautier Police Officer Guilty of Embezzlement January 11, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Gautier Police Officer Eric Maye has pled guilty to Embezzlement. Maye was arrested by agents in January of 2023 and …
Former Mississippi State Hospital Employee Arrested January 10, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Roger Lofton. Lofton was a Support Care Professional at the Mississippi State Hospital. He is accused of falsifying …
Auditor White Responds to Fitch Statement on Favre Case January 5, 2024 This afternoon attorneys from the Attorney General’s office informed Auditor White that her lawyers would not be representing Auditor White in two defamation cases (the Favre …
State Auditor’s Office Releases Hinds County Audit December 19, 2023 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced the completion of the 2020 Hinds County Routine Annual Financial Audit. “Hinds County has a lot of work to do,” said Auditor …
Former Newton County Dispatcher Guilty of Embezzlement December 11, 2023 JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Shannon Taylor, former Newton County Emergency Services Dispatcher, pled guilty to embezzlement. Taylor was indicted and …
