A former Newton County emergency services dispatcher has pleaded guilty to embezzling public funds.
Shannon Taylor was arrested and indicted in September and was found 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.
“Thank you to District Attorney Kilgore and his office for their quick work on holding Taylor accountable,” State Auditor Shad White said. “No matter the amount, my office will continue to work with prosecutors to hold those who steal your tax dollars accountable.”
Taylor’s sentencing order will be filed at a later date and will be available for public inspection at the Newton County Circuit Clerk’s Office.
