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Sussex Countian: AG’s office announces 99-count indictment in embezzlement case
LAUREL, DEL. – Attorney General Beau Biden’s Office announced today that it has secured the indictment of William Hitch, Jr. on 99 felony counts of theft and other charges related to his embezzlement of more than $150,000 from the Laurel School District dating back to September, 2001.
Investigations conducted by the Delaware Department of Justice and State Auditor’s Office revealed that Hitch, former Finance Director for the Laurel School District, on regular occasions over a period of eight years made unauthorized payments to himself of overtime and additional duty pay. Hitch was indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury for theft, misusing computer information, and misuse of public information.
“Attorney General Biden is committed to protecting Delawareans from fraud and abuse, particularly when they are victimized by individuals who are in a position of trust,” stated Timothy Mullaney, Director of the Attorney General’s Fraud and Consumer Protection Division. “This defendant is charged with abusing his authority to steal from taxpayers for personal gain. We are acting to ensure that he is held accountable for his actions.”
Specifically, the indictment charges Hitch with:
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