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Century’s Interim Mayor Speaks Out Amid $11K Utility Payment Theft Probe
March 10, 2025
Century’s interim mayor is speaking out for the first time since employee theft of over $10,000 was reported and just as the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is beginning to subpoena bank records.
A week ago, the town filed a theft report alleging that nearly $11,000 received from citizens utility bill payments was missing, and the ECSO said there were several persons of interest in the case.
“Century is a small town. They don’t have a lot of employees, so I think the list is pretty short,” ECSO Colonel Mike Ward said. “But again, we want to look at all angles to make sure we cover everything.”
Ward said the missing money includes both cash and checks from at least six deposits that were never made as they should have been. He said the Sheriff’s Office is conducting interviews and will subpoena bank records this week.
Interim Mayor Alicia Johnson provided NorthEscambia.com with the following statement on Sunday:
“The Town of Century remains committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and responsible governance. During a quality review conducted by the Town Clerk’s Office, an irregularity was identified that required further examination.”
To ensure a thorough and impartial review, this matter is currently being assessed and has been forwarded to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation. Their office will determine if any employee malfeasance has occurred.”
The Town of Century is fully cooperating with the appropriate authorities to facilitate this review. While we understand the public’s interest in this matter, we ask for patience as the process unfolds. As this is an active investigation, no further details can be shared at this time. However, the Town is committed to keeping the community informed as appropriate updates become available.”
We value the trust of our residents and will continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity in municipal operations.”
Johnson also told us that “the employee(s) found to have mishandled the cash is no longer involved in cash handling at the town.” She added that “the policies and procedures have been updated so that multiple employees verify that all deposits are correct and accounted for.”
The Town of Century collects payments for water, sanitation, and natural gas utilities.
Pictured: The payment window inside the Century Town Hall. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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10 Responses to “Century’s Interim Mayor Speaks Out Amid $11K Utility Payment Theft Probe”
“North Pensacola,” it’s coming.
Crooks, closing the gate after the crooks were being crooked.
The town of Century is nothing but a clown car.
The person that handles the cash. That doesn’t necessarily mean that they stole the cash. As was said an investigation is happening. Let the sheriffs office handle it. I don’t believe the town of century wants to fire anyone until the facts are in. But when facts are in there will be an arrest most likely.
CONTEMPLATING:
“is anything ever done correctly in Century”?
Things working properly is not usually considered newsworthy because it is normally considered expected. We are simply blessed with an interesting and enduring assortment of exceptions.
Really? No longer involved in cash handling? Should they still be employed?
What about the personal loans that were made to board members and the lack of documentation that the loans were paid back? Is that theft?
@ six pack
I’ve always closed the gate after cows got out.
And then dealt with the ones out.
is anything ever done correctly in Century. seems we read about stupid things taking place up there all of the time.
to late to close the gate if the cow’s are already out
“the employee(s) found to have mishandled the cash is no longer involved in cash handling at the town