Crofts offered the next assertion:
“These allegations have weighed heavily on us, as we are committed to maintaining public confidence. This includes conducting a thorough internal investigation, and briefing Council once we were apprised of the situation. Subsequently, Council took immediate steps and transferred the investigation to local law enforcement for further examination,” mentioned Crofts.
Crofts continued, “We have fully cooperated with the Taber Police Service throughout this process and will continue to do so through to resolution. The outcomes of the law enforcement inquiry are matters for the police service and justice system.”
M.D. of Taber Reeve Merrill Harris additionally offered a press release on the allegations:
“When we learned of this incident, we were shocked, dismayed, and disappointed. We want to thank our Municipal Administration and the Taber Police Service for dealing with this incident in a prompt and professional manner.”
Jill Speer, 45, of the M.D. of Taber, is charged with one depend every of theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.
She is scheduled to seem within the Taber Court of Justice on September 19, 2023.
The M.D. of Taber mentioned it won’t be making any additional feedback at the moment.
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