KISSIMMEE, FL — Shocking news out of Kissimmee this morning as Mayor Jackie Espinosa has been arrested and is facing charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
In a statement released Wednesday morning, October 21, Attorney General Uthmeier announced the arrest, confirming that his office is pursuing criminal charges against the Kissimmee mayor.
“This morning, we arrested Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa and are charging her with Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud,” Uthmeier stated.
According to the Attorney General, a press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at his Orlando office, where he will be joined by Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass to provide additional information regarding the investigation.
Authorities have not yet released details surrounding the alleged fraudulent activity, including the amount of money involved or the circumstances leading to Espinosa’s arrest.
This is a developing story. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
SOURCE: Attorney General James Uthmeier
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