Former Newton County dispatcher guilty of embezzlement

State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of a former Newtown County Emergency Services Dispatcher after she pled guilty to embezzlement.

Shannon Taylor was indicted and arrested in September of this year.

She is guilty of altering her timesheets after they were approved by her supervisor.

She was served with a $16,263.72 demand letter at the time of her arrest.

Taylor’s sentencing order will be filled at a later date and will be available for public inspection at the Newton County Circuit Clerk’s Office.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office online at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.