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flag Marshall County assessor pleads guilty to embezzling $118K and taking kickbacks.

flag Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard, 42, pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement and conspiracy charges after admitting to using county purchase cards for personal expenses and participating in a kickback scheme with a local car dealer. flag Authorities say he diverted about $117,841 in public funds for personal use, including alcohol, vehicles, and lodging, and received $31,578 in kickbacks. flag As part of a plea deal, he agreed to repay $67,000, resign, and never run for office in West Virginia. flag A sentencing hearing will follow a pre-sentence investigation, with prosecutors seeking 2 to 15 years in prison.

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