RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WTAP) – A City of Ravenswood employee has been arrested after an investigation into alleged misuse of a city credit card, according to West Virginia State Police.
Police said Corporal E.C. Greathouse began investigating a report of credit card fraud on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, involving an employee for the City of Ravenswood.
During the investigation, Greathouse determined Kimberly Benson, 58, of Ravenswood, allegedly made multiple personal purchases using the Ravenswood city credit card, police said.
The total value of the items was about $1,600, according to the state police release.
Benson was arrested Wednesday, April 15, 2026, on one count of credit card fraud and 19 counts of computer fraud, police said.
She was arraigned in Jackson County Magistrate Court and released after posting a $25,000 bond.
In a statement, Ravenswood Mayor Josh Miller said the city was…
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