Mayor Of Jay Arrested For Embezzlement

The Mayor of Jay was arrested Monday, accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the city, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said.

Monday, March 28th 2011, 5:50 pm

By: News On 6

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JAY, Oklahoma – The Mayor of Jay was arrested Monday, accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the city, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said.

According to the OSBI, 58-year-old Wayne Dunham, was taken into custody at his office at city hall. The OSBI said Dunham embezzled more than $18,000 from the city.

Dunham was booked into the Delaware County Jail on one count of embezzlement.

The OSBI said the city clerk, 50-year-old Teresa Smith-Gross, was also arrested in connection with the case. Gross was booked into the Delaware County Jail one a complaint of accessory after the fact.