PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) – A dispatcher for the Prestonsburg/Floyd County Emergency Communications Center has been arrested and charged with theft in two counties.

Rebecca Fletcher, of Paintsville, was taken into custody on Thursday, following a joint effort by the Paintsville and Prestonsburg Police Departments. The arrest came after Paintsville police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, where Fletcher was allegedly involved in the theft or attempted theft of over $1,000 worth of merchandise. Further investigation revealed she had also allegedly stolen at least $250 from the Walmart in Prestonsburg.

Fletcher was arrested at her home following arrest warrants issued based on evidence and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center.

She has been suspended without pay, and her security clearance has been permanently revoked pending administrative proceedings.