Braselton court clerk arrested for stealing $15,000

Braselton’s municipal court clerk has been arrested for allegedly stealing $15,000 in cash bond funds over a 10-month period, according to town officials.


Becky L. Skelton, 46, was terminated last Tuesday and turned herself into the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. She later posted a $31,000 bond.

Skelton — an 11-year-year employee for the town — is accused of embezzling cash bond funds from Braselton’s municipal court, which handles fines stemming from the police department.

She is facing 14 counts of theft by taking and one count of violation of oath by a public officer.

For additional crime and court news, see the July 1 issue of The Jackson Herald.