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Mississippi auditor’s office arrests former Jones County official and contractor on embezzlement charges

JACKSON, Miss. — State Auditor Shad White announced Wednesday that his office has arrested Richard Creel, a former Jones County

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office at any time.

July 2, 2025 – State Auditor Shad White has announced that Lisa Goodson, former Town of Sardis Water Department Clerk,

July 1, 2025 – State Auditor Shad White announced that William Clark, former Sardis Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer, has pleaded guilty

Lee received court-ordered fines and fees from those on probation and then proceeded to pocket the money for her own personal use.

All persons arrested by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Phillips was prosecuted by the Rankin County District Attorney’s Office.

Walker will be sentenced by the Marshall County Circuit Court on Aug. 13.

Thomas’ sentencing order has been filed with the Bolivar County Circuit Clerk’s office for public inspection.

Summers is guilty of reversing transactions for vehicle registration and renewals and then taking the cash payments for herself.