Former Upstate Police Chief Accused of Stealing City's Money ....
Mar 25, 2013
Johnny Bannister: Accused of embezzlement, forgery and misconduct in office.
The former police chief of Westminster is charged with embezzlement, forgery and misconduct in office, according to a release from the State Law Enforcement Division.
Johnny Scott Bannister, 45, is accused of stealing more than $100,000 in funds belonging to the city between January 2009 and July 2012, according to the arrest warrants. He is also accused of forging a check in someone else's name for $1,400.
SLED said the embezzlement charge is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The
forgery charge carries a penalty of up to five years in prison, and the misdemeanor charge of misconduct in office has a penalty of up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000.
forgery charge carries a penalty of up to five years in prison, and the misdemeanor charge of misconduct in office has a penalty of up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000.
Bannister was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center. According Detention Center officials, Bannister's bond was set at $90,000 -- $30,000 dollars respectfully.
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