Former City Official Charged With Theft | Jefferson City News

A former Waynesville city official, Michelle Brown, faces serious charges after allegedly stealing over $35,000 from the “Hogs and Frogs” event by funneling funds into a personal account under a fake LLC. The investigation began in October 2025 after police were tipped off, and the mayor insists silence is needed to protect the ongoing legal process. Brown is set to appear in court on September 17, 2026 — and this one’s got everyone talking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69d93f9bbce99b3f