State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Willie Garner and Willie Williams, Tallahatchie County Road Department employees, for allegedly defrauding Tallahatchie County by using county equipment, materials, and labor to deliver dirt to the home of Willie Garner.
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Garner and Williams both allegedly utilized county dump trucks and labor to deliver dirt to Garner’s home for his own personal benefit.
“The Auditor’s office has zero-tolerance for theft of taxpayer funds and we will continue to work closely with prosecutors to hold criminals accountable,” said State Auditor Shad White.
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Garner and Williams both face up to $10,000 in fines and 15 years in prison if convicted. All persons arrested by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office at any time by clicking the red button on the Auditor’s website or calling 1-(800) 321-1275 during normal business hours.
Kingfish note: Posted below is the indictment.
17 comments:
Meanwhile at the Department of Human Services..........
Wow. The low-hanging fruit gets dirty. What a legal coup, Big Shad! Such a hero! Some guys using county gear to move some dirt. Glad they're off the streets! SMDH
Additional low hanging fruit comments in 3, 2, 1...
Tis went onin every county many years ago!
Those who steal a little will steal a lot if left unchecked.
How much does a few loads of dirt cost these days?
BTW will they lose their PERS over this?
Catching those little fish takes the focus off crooked politicians, and for the 'sip they are many.
Reckon we ought to let Shad check into the problems with the liquor business run by the state?
Why didn’t the SAO ever investigate Bryan Bailey’s redneck ass!
I guess thats only acceptable for Bryan Bailey to get away with?
Serious question: Why is the Sheriff of Rankin County, Bryan Bailey ,not arrested and charged, having committed the same offense?
Shad gives ME the willies!
Bryan Bailey reportedly purchased a skid steer and had inmates shoveling chicken waste at his mother’s poultry farm. Meanwhile, a malpractice attorney appears to be handling administrative functions for the RCSO—something that raises serious legal and ethical concerns. Despite the controversy, there’s no indication of stepping aside, likely tied to the cost and risk of legal exposure. Shad is Phil's little boy and part of the Rankin machine.
And the honest people of Leflore County continue to be amazed that Shad let's the Leflore County Supervisors give him the middle finger.
Because he is a good ol’ boy.
There is much corruption in Rolling Fork that Shad has looked at and then backed off of. Why!!!!
Shad open a hotline dealing with this subject, pay Jackson Jambalaya to post a new hotline number and I’ll bet you will have legitimate calls from all 82 Counties in the State of Mississippi within 24 hours.
Shad how in the hell do you think the powers to be get elected over and over. Im 100% sure the boss knew and approved this!
Now when these calls start coming in you won’t have time to think about running for Governor.
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