Former director of Miss. Veterans Affairs cemetary in Newton Co. arrested on embezzlement charges Henry Gruno (Source: State Auditor's Office) By WLBT Digital | March 8, 2021 at 2:17 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 2:17 PM NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A former state employee has been arrested for embezzlement . State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Henry Gruno after he was indicted for embezzlement. Gruno is a former director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA) cemetery in Newton County. Gruno was presented with $29,818.76 demand letter upon arrest. This amount includes interest and investigative expenses. Gruno is accused of using a credit card and a fuel card to embezzle public money from Mississippi Veterans Affairs. He allegedly used an MSVA credit card to purchase things like barbecue supplies, toys, and luggage.