Former Knox County Rescue Employee Stole More than $44,000 from Group, Comptroller Says

Knox County Rescue employee, Charlotte McLawhorn, reportedly used credit cards to steal more than $44,000 from the group. (Courtesy: TN Comptroller's Office)

Former Knox County Rescue Employee Stole More than $44,000 from Group, Comptroller Says

Knox County Rescue employee, Charlotte McLawhorn, reportedly used credit cards to steal more than $44,000 from the group. (Courtesy: TN Comptroller’s Office)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former Knox County Rescue financial administrative assistant is indicted on charges claiming she stole tens of thousands of dollars from the county.

An investigation found that Charlotte McLawhorn used KCR credit cards to spend over $44,000 claiming it was for the department. The purchases were for plane tickets, salon visits, medical bills, vacation rentals and more from January 2018 through April 2023.

McLawhorn was indicted on multiple counts including theft of property, forgery and fraudulent use of credit cards.