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A director allegedly took $41,000 from non-profit, cops say. Now she’s behind bars.

The executive director of the Cultural Council of Georgetown County was arrested Tuesday for allegedly taking $41,000 from the council.

Leslie Michelle Ayres
Leslie Michelle Ayres Georgetown Police Department

Leslie Michelle Ayres, 51, of Georgetown, was charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent after allegedly taking the money, according to a post on the Georgetown Police Department’s Facebook page.

Ayres turned herself into police this morning and is pending a bond hearing.

This story was originally published November 20, 2018 at 4:59 PM.

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