Fmr. Pender Co. employee accused of embezzlement

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A former Pender County employee is facing embezzlement charges.

Investigators said Jaki Pace is facing the charges after taking almost $1,500 from the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department.

Pace was hired as the Deputy Register of Deeds in March 2003. She was then promoted to Senior Permit Technician in November 2008.

“This is a deeply troubling and disturbing situation,” said Commission Chair David Williams. “We take our obligation to protect public funds very seriously. On behalf of the Board of Commissioners I would like to thank the Sheriff’s Department for conducting a thorough and professional investigation.”