A county tax office employee was arrested Wednesday on charges of embezzlement, according to information from the State Bureau of Investigation.
Brianna Kele Anderson, 28, faces three felony counts of Embezzlement of Taxes by Officer, the SBI press release stated. After her first court appearance, Anderson was released on a $105,000 secured bond.
According to the SBI, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office requested its assistance on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 regarding allegations of embezzlement.
A press statement issued right around 12 noon on Wednesday from the office of County Manager C. Renee Perry confirmed the investigation, adding that sufficient evidence was established to support criminal charges.
“Due to the matter now being within the judicial process, Vance County is limited in the details it can release at this time. The County remains committed to transparency, accountability, and cooperation with law enforcement while respecting the integrity of the ongoing legal proceedings,” the statement read, adding that the SBI is the lead investigative agency in the matter.
No further details were made available.
