A public official from the area has been arrested for felony embezzlement of nearly $80,000 from a government agency.
Thompson’s alleged misconduct came while employed by the Upshur County Senior Center. According to the office of Sheriff J.M. Coffman, the investigation uncovered $79,237.43 worth of alleged exploitation of the Upshur County Senior Center during the time
Thompson served as that organization’s executive director. She is no longer in that position, which she held from October of 2021 to June of 2024.
Thompson is in Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
Editor’s Note: Photo from the West Virginia Regional Jail Website.
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