Police: Identity theft suspect stole $170K from Walton County...

A Walton County woman is facing identity theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $170,000 from a local business, police said. And charges against others are expected soon.

Tamara Mashburn, who also was known by the names Henry, Blackwell and Hatlevig, has been arrested on eight counts of financial identity theft, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday in a media release.

The theft occurred at Adair Roofing Company of Loganville, the release said.

More charges against this suspect and others are expected shortly, the release also said.

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