BREAKING: Worcester County Public Schools executive charged with embezzlement, theft over $100K

BREAKING: Worcester County Public Schools executive charged with embezzlement, theft over $100K

WBOC has learned that a former member of Worcester County Public Schools’ executive leadership team is officially facing multiple charges in connection to what prosecutors allege was a prolonged misuse of a public school-issued credit card.

Ex-Worcester County school official accused of stealing $100K meant for low-income kids

A former Worcester County Public Schools official is facing felony charges for purchasing pool equipment and furniture with school funding intended to help students from low-income families.

Worcester County Board of Education Employee Charged with Financial Misconduct

The former Chief Academic Officer for Worcester County Schools has been charged with multiple offenses arising from alleged financial misconduct involving School Board funds. Denise Shorts submitted her intent to vacate her position with the school system on March 26 – the Board of Education is expected to act on the separation at the April 21st meeting. Worcester County School officials became aware of potential irregularities through the legis…

Worcester Co. Board of Ed. Official Charged with Felony Theft Scheme, Embezzlement

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland State Prosecutor has announced that a senior member of the Worcester County Board of Education has been charged with felony theft over one hundred thousand dollars. Officials say Denise R. Shorts also faces charges of embezzlement and misconduct in office. She reportedly worked for Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) from 1989 until early this year, most recently serving as the Chief Academic Officer (Assi…