theft
Woman Arrested For Trying To Steal A Bible
A local woman may have misinterpreted the meaning of the Ten Commandments mentioned in the Old Testament, as she was arrested late last week for attempting to steal a copy of the Holy Bible.
Former Ga. PTA Treasurer Charged With Theft
The former treasurer of a metro Atlanta elementary school’s PTA is accused of stealing more than $12,000 from the organization and more than $5,800 from another school’s booster club.
2 Georgia Men Convicted In US Treasury Embezzlement
Authorities say two Albany men have been convicted of embezzlement of government property and aggravated identity theft.
New Laws Address Gays, Children, Immigration
Measures on gay rights and child safety are among the top state laws taking effect at the start of 2013, along with attempts to prevent identity theft and perennial efforts to restrict abortion and illegal immigration.
91-Year-Old Ala. Mayor Admits To $201K Theft
A 91-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to stealing $201,000 from the south Alabama town where she was mayor for three decades.
Ga Official Charged With Swiping Campaign Signs
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP/WAOK) — An enforcement officer in metro Atlanta is charged with stealing campaign signs in Douglas County. Fulton County code enforcement officer Marnitta Ballard of Lithia Springs faces a misdemeanor theft charge after […]
Employee Cashed In Stolen Lotto Tickets
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — An Athens man has been arrested after authorities say he tried to cash in lottery tickets he stole from the convenience store where he worked. The Athens Banner-Herald reports 21-year-old Reid […]
Ex-Army Officers Charged With Stealing Millions In Federal Funds
Two ex-Army officers are facing charges of stealing more than $2.7 million from the U.S. government while serving in Saudi Arabia.
New Indictments Against Former DeKalb County School Superintendent
DEKALB COUNTY – (WAOK/AJC) – A new indictment has been handed down against DeKalb county’s former school superintendent, Crawford Lewis, and others, charged with racketeering back in 20-10, which superecedes the original indictment. Lewis […]
Woman Accused Of PTA Theft Makes First Court Appearance
ATLANTA (AP) — A woman accused of stealing more than $57,000 from an Atlanta elementary school PTA made her first court appearance and will be released on a signature bond. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that […]
