A former assistant in the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Office in Jasper, Tennessee, has been arrested on indictments alleging theft of more than $39,000.
Courtney Conley, 33, a former administrative support assistant, is charged with theft over $10,000, official misconduct, tampering with evidence and 18 counts of forgery, according to a news release from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury office in Nashville. The indictment was issued by Marion County’s grand jury.
Marion County Jail officials said Tuesday that Conley is free on $15,000 bond.
The extension office serves residents with educational programs, and it receives cash and checks as payment for its services.
According to comptroller officials, investigators determined that Conley stole at least $39,109 between November 2018 and March 2020. Officials said Conley admitted to investigators that she was experiencing financial difficulties when she stole the funds to pay her personal expenses.