Lynchburg fire department employee charged with embezzlement and computer fraud, placed on leave.

Lynchburg Fire Department employee Shaquita Ford was placed on administrative leave and charged with embezzlement and computer fraud. The investigation by the Lynchburg Police Department, initiated on November 15, uncovered recurring embezzlement linked to the Lynchburg Progressive Firefighters Association, a local nonprofit not tied to city funds. Ford allegedly misused funds and computer systems, and her case will be handled by the legal system. The investigation continues.

November 27, 2024
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