The City of Decatur just sent out this press release to all the major news outlets…

On Friday, February 18, 2011, the Decatur Police Department arrested City of Decatur Municipal Court employee Sonequa L. James on charges of felony theft within her capacity as a Court Clerk. An investigation is in progress which may result in additional charges. Ms. James has worked for the Municipal Court since 2006. “Ms. James has been suspended without pay and her termination is pending” said Andrea Arnold, Assistant City Manager for Administrative Services. “The City will not tolerate behavior that undermines the public’s trust in our government. We intend to prosecute Ms. James to the fullest extent possible under the law.”