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Summerfield refers internal probe of former town employees to sheriff’s office

Summerfield town hall
DJ Simmons
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WFDD
Summerfield officials announced Thursday that they’ve delivered their findings to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office under a court order.

The town of Summerfield says an internal investigation has uncovered “potential criminal” wrongdoing by former employees.

Officials announced Thursday they’ve delivered their findings to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office under a court order.

In August, the town filed a lawsuit accusing former town manager Scott Whitaker and finance officer Dee Hall of misconduct — though officials say the new findings are separate from that case.

Both former employees deny any wrongdoing.

April Laissle is a senior reporter and editor at WFDD. Her work has been featured on several national news programs and recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Before joining WFDD in 2019, she worked at public radio stations in Ohio and California.