Poplarville woman embezzled from local organization

Poplarville woman embezzled from local organization

Carolyn Tedford, 64, a long-term member of the Women’s Club of Poplarville, has been charged with felony embezzlement and felony uttering forgery against the organization.   The charges followed a month-long investigation triggered by concerns over several financial discrepancies within the club. As treasurer for seven years, Tedford allegedly forged the signatures of multiple members on checks that she cashed for her own benefit.   During the i…