Tuesday, October 18, 2016 1:52 pm

A special investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the arrest of Rebecca Daughtrey, a former bookkeeper at Sequatchie County Middle School.

Investigators determined that Daughtrey took at least $18,322 from the school between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2012. It is possible that more money was stolen, however investigators believe Daughtrey discarded or destroyed records.

Comptroller investigators say Daughtrey stole school fundraiser collections and failed to deposit ticket money from at least six athletic events. She kept the cash for her own benefit.

Rebecca Daughtrey was arrested by the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office and charged with theft over $10,000.

To view the special investigation online, go to: http://www.comptroller.tn.gov/ia/

If you suspect fraud, waste or abuse of public money in Tennessee, call the Comptroller's toll-free hotline at (800) 232-5454, or file a report online at:www.comptroller.tn.gov/hotline. Follow us on twitter: @TNCOT