Financial crimes case against former Fort Gay leaders could go to trial this spring

The case against former Fort Gay Mayor Joetta Hatfield and town recorder Sheila Bowen is moving forward in the court system. Each are charged with a variety of financial crimes. Investigators said the pair are accused of working together to falsify more than 200 checks worth nearly $200,000. The pair are also accused of used town money to pay their personal bills on multiple occasions. Prosecutors said their investigation isn’t over just yet, according to Eyewitness News. Both Hatfield and Bowen waived their preliminary hearing, meaning the case will be reviewed by a grand jury, likely in March. In the meantime both Hatfield and Bowen are free on bond.