MADISON — A former Madison public works director has been indicted on a felony theft charge following a state police investigation.
A Carroll County grand jury on July 17 returned an indictment against Joshua Shackford, 51, formerly of Madison, charging him with theft by unauthorized taking, a Class B felony.
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