Mississippi
Mississippi probation officer arrested on seven counts of embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A probation officer was arrested on seven counts of embezzlement.
Lacosta Lee is accused of receiving court-ordered fines and fees from those on probation and using them for her personal use.
She is a contracted probation officer for Court Programs, Inc.
Lee was served with a $7,558.50 demand letter at the time of her arrest.
She faces up to $5,000 in fines and 20 years per count if convicted.
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