Embezzlement
NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) – A Natchez man has been arrested for allegedly embezzling money from his employer.
The Natchez-Democrat reports 43-year-old William Pugh was arrested Friday for allegedly embezzling an undisclosed sum of money from Gulf South Auto, where he worked.
Natchez Police Detective Jerry Ford says the owner of the dealership, Jody Smith, first reported a suspected problem on Feb. 12. Ford says Smith based his suspicions on bank statements and pointed out several incidents in which he believed money had been taken.
Police investigated the claims and a warrant was issued for Pugh’s arrest on March 24.
Pugh was released on a $65,000 bond Friday afternoon. He’s scheduled to appear in court on Monday. It was unknown if he has an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
