Haysi Mayor Indicted on Fraud and Embezzlement Charges
Haysi Mayor Larry D. Yates was arrested on Thursday following his indictment by a Dickenson County grand jury on eight fraud and embezzlement charges. The charges include felony counts such as embezzlement and credit card fraud, as well as misdemeanor…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 18, 2026 —
Haysi Mayor Larry D. Yates was arrested on Thursday after being indicted by a Dickenson County grand jury. The indictment includes eight charges related to fraud and embezzlement.
The charges filed against Mayor Yates encompass both felony and misdemeanor counts. Specifically, felony charges include allegations of embezzlement and credit card fraud. The specific details of the eight charges, including the exact number of felony versus misdemeanor counts, were not immediately available.
Further information regarding the circumstances leading to the indictment or the entities allegedly affected by the alleged fraudulent activities was not provided at the time of reporting. The contractor’s name, the specific dates of the alleged offenses, and any potential penalties associated with the charges were also not detailed in the available information.
Following his indictment, Mayor Yates was taken into custody. Information regarding his release status, bail conditions, or upcoming court appearances was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Anna Rubenstein on cardinalnews.org, see more information here.
Media gallery
