URGENT UPDATE: A custodian from Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools has been charged with felony embezzlement, raising serious concerns about financial integrity within the school district. Authorities confirm that Matthew Carten, 42, from Barre Town, is accused of stealing equipment valued at over $10,000 and fraudulently charging more than $2,000 to school accounts in December.
Montpelier Police have cited Carten for both felony embezzlement and false pretenses, highlighting the severity of the situation. The case has sparked outrage among parents and staff, who are now questioning the security measures in place at the school.
Carten is scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court next month, with the community closely monitoring this developing story. The implications of such actions touch on trust and safety for students and faculty alike, making this a matter of urgent public interest.
Officials are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue their investigation into this troubling incident. The school district is also expected to review its financial oversight processes in the wake of this scandal.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.
