Special Agents from the Officer of the State Auditor have arrested Megan Berry, former treasurer of the Caledonia Park Commission, on one count of embezzlement.

Berry is accused of taking public funds that came into her possession through her CPC employment, and pocketing the money for her own personal use.

“We will continue to work with prosecutors on cases big and small to get results for the taxpayer,” said State Auditor Shad White. “This is how we’ve recovered more money in the last six years than any other six-year period. Thank you to our investigators who helped uncover this scheme.”

If convicted, Berry faces up to $25,000 in fines and 10 years in prison.

All persons arrested by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Suspected fraud can be reported online at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or by calling 800-321-1275 during regular business hours.