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Former state employee accused of stealing $1.8 million from Child Protection Services
The South Dakota Department of Social Services in Pierre. (Photo by John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) An Iowa woman who formerly worked for the South Dakota Department of Social Services is accused of stealing an estimated $1.8 million from the department’s Division of Child Protection Services over the course of 13 years.
Former DSS employee indicted for $1.78 million theft
South DakotaSouth Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said in a Thursday news conference that a former state employee has been indicted on two charges of theft in a scheme involving state money. Attorney General Marty Jackley, Marty Jackley, South Dakota, Theft, Grand theft, Algona, DSS, Lonna Carroll,
Former DSS employee indicted for stealing $1.78 million from state
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a former Department of Social Services employee has been indicted for stealing $1.78 million in state and federal funds from Child Protection Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is charged with two...
Less Crowded South Dakota Vacation Destinations
With the beauty of its 1.2 million acres, the Black Hills National Forest ranks as one of South Dakota's favorite places to visit, camp, hike, and vacation. Did you also know that the Black Hills is among the Top U.S. Destinations to Avoid Crowds? Hmmm, you can go ahead and scratch your head too. You won't be alone.
SD Little League State Tournament to begin Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Little League State Tournament is set to begin Thursday as four teams battle for a spot in the Little League Midwest Regional. BRACKET Canyon Lake is set to open the tournament against two time defending state champ, Sioux Falls. That game is set for 5 p.m. on […]
Century Club’s current oldest living South Dakotan has Gettysburg connections
Hazel Baumberger has been honored as the 2024 South Dakota Centenarian of the Year by the South Dakota Health Care Association’s Century Club, along with KELOLAND Media Group. Born in January of 1916, Baumberger is 108 years old, and is the current oldest member of the Century Club. Baumberger...
Former SD employee charged with embezzling $1.8m over 10 years
PIERRE, S.D. – A former employee of South Dakota's Department of Social Services has been indicted for allegedly stealing $1.8 million in state and federal funds from Child Protection Services, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, faces two felony counts of Aggravated Grand...
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