IT Director Charged with Pawning City Electronic Devices - The Selma Times‑Journal

IT director charged with pawning city electronic devices - The Selma Times‑Journal

The former City of Selma information technology director arrested by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department after at least 36 electronic devices owned by the city were pawned using an eco-ATM. John Kinnerson was terminated on Tuesday by Mayor James Perkins Jr. After being interviewed by the sheriff’s office, Kinnerson was charged with first degree theft of property and using his office for personal gain, both of which are felonies. He was arrest…

City of Selma IT director arrested for pawning city-owned cell phones

The city of Selma’s information technology director has been arrested for pawning city-owned cell phones, Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum said today.

Selma city employee charged with theft, using position for personal gain

A Selma city employee has been charged with theft and using his position for personal gain. According to court records, between May 24, 2022 to June 28, 2025, Selma IT Director John Louis Kinnerson, Jr. used his official position or office to “obtain direct personal financial gain for himself, family or business.” Also according to those records, Kinnerson took over cell phones with the intent to deprive the City of Selma. The phones were valued…