(PITTSVILLE, Md.)- During the month of July 2014 the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation was contacted in regards to a recent financial audit performed on the Town of Pittsville.
The initial result of the audit revealed a significant amount funds were missing from the Town of Pittsville.
An investigation into the matter was initiated, and identified Carla Merranda Moore as a person of interest. Carla Moore was hired by the Town of Pittsville in 2012 to fulfill the roll of financial records custodian or bookkeeper.
During her term of employment with the Town of Pittsville there were several financial transaction that were unable to be identified as being associated with the operation of the town.
Through the course of the investigation it was learned Carla Moore embezzled an excess of $170,000.
On May 18, 2015 a grand jury met in the Wicomico County Circuit Court and was presented with facts relating to the criminal investigation. As a result a criminal indictment was issued charging Carla Moore with five counts of felonious theft.
Carla Moore was arrested on May 21, 2015 is currently in custody of the Wicomico County Detention Center on a preset $200,000 bond.
