Jackson County employee charged with embezzlement
Several items stolen from the county were recovered at various pawn shops, said the sheriff.
Authorities say several items were recovered at various pawn shops in connection to the embezzlement investigation of former Jackson County road supervisor Jonathan Wayne Smith. (Source: Jackson County Sheriff's Dept.)
By Lindsay Knowles | May 13, 2021 at 11:54 AM CDT - Updated May 13 at 1:16 PM
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - A supervisor for Jackson Countyâs road department is facing a felony charge of embezzlement.
Jonathan Wayne Smith was arrested on May 10 after an investigation by State Auditor Shad Whiteâs office. Details are limited but authorities say he was charged with embezzling more than $1,000.