JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The former city clerk for the City of Marks has been accused of embezzling payments made to the city’s water and sewage, court fines and privileged license payments.

State Auditor Shad White said Pamela McNutt embezzled payments form November 2017 to April 2021. She was served with a $282,714.58 demand letter at the time of her arrest.

“When our investigators have good prosecutors to work with, we are able to stop public corruption together and send the message that there is zero tolerance for theft of public funds,” said White.

McNutt faces up to 20 years and $5,000 in fines if convicted.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office online by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.