Former town officials plea guilty to embezzlement

CHANDLER - Three former officials of the Town of Tryon pleaded guilty last week to embezzlement and conspiracy charges that stemmed from criminal activities that began 10 years ago. Former Police Chief Jered Prickett, 48, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in front of Lincoln County District Judge John C. Canavan, JR., admitting to misappropriating and embezzling town funds during a…