East Brewton Water and Sewer Board clerk B.J. Biddle faces theft, forgery and personal-gain charges after investigators allege more than $46,000 was taken from the board.
Biddle was arrested and has since been released on bond as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released additional details about how the alleged theft was discovered or over what time period the funds are alleged to have been taken.
South Alabama News will update this story as more information becomes available from investigators.