The Village of Kincaid Clerk was arrested for theft on Monday, December 26th, following an investigation from the Kincaid Police Department.  According to the Village of Kincaid website, Marla O’Dell was the village clerk.

The investigation began in mid-December for theft of funds and completed on December 19th.  A report was submitted to States Attorney John McWard, who approved the charges. Police Chief DJ Mathon says that the police contacted Mayor Bob Morris and the employee was placed on unpaid administrative leave. According to Chief Mathon,  the amount stolen was $2,116.00 and O’Dell was booked in the Christian County Jail and posted a $5,000 bond. 

The village of Kincaid is currently accepting applications for a new village clerk.