>>Police Charge Lynchburg Fire Employee with Embezzlement of City Funds
(Lynchburg, VA) -- A Lynchburg Fire Department worker is facing embezzlement charges. Rebecca Hughes with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Police say they found evidence of recurring embezzlement activities related to the Lynchburg Progressive Firefighters Association, a non-profit organization not associated with city funds. WDBJ reports Shaquita Ford, the employee, has been charged with embezzlement and computer fraud for allegedly embezzling funds and using computer systems in the process. The employee has been placed on administrative leave while the case is being adjudicated, and the investigation is ongoing as Lynchburg Police gather more evidence.