Former Carthage parks director Mark Peterson waived the reading of the charges and pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in the trial division of Jasper County Circuit Court Monday.
Peterson is charged with three counts of stealing and two counts of money laundering.
According to the probable cause statement, Peterson stole more than $140,000 from the city between 2020 and 2022.
Peterson was taking money from the operation of the municipal golf course and depositing it into multiple bank accounts labeled as “Mark Peterson DBA Pete’s Pro Shop,” the statement said.
Peterson’s next hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 8.
Originally appeared on The Turner Report
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