Couple Charged After Taking Money from Local Veterans Groups

According to the Hickory Daily Record James Marion Benfield and Elizabeth Dixon of Alexander County took money from at least three Alexander County veterans groups for personal use. An investigation began on May 29 when the Disabled American Veterans chapter reported almost $6,000 missing. Benfield was charged with three counts of embezzlement and Dixon was charged with three counts of conspiracy to attempt embezzlement. Both Benfield and Dixon have bonds set at $15,500.