Former state employee Steven L. Harris has been charged with theft and official misconduct following an investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving public funds, authorities confirmed this week.
According to investigators, Harris is accused of improperly using government resources and abusing his official position while employed at a state agency. Prosecutors allege that the activities continued over a period of time before discrepancies were discovered during an internal review and financial audit.
Court filings show that Harris is facing multiple charges, including felony theft and misconduct in office. Officials described the allegations as a serious violation of public trust and said the investigation remains ongoing
Authorities stated that the case began after irregularities were identified in agency financial records and procurement transactions. Following months of investigation, Harris was reportedly arrested and formally charged
Law enforcement officials noted that additional charges or related investigations could emerge as detectives continue reviewing records connected to the case. Harris is expected to appear in court for arraignment proceedings in the coming days
