State investigating Jefferson County embezzlement

HELENA (AP) — Jefferson County officials say an audit found just over $104,000 missing from the treasurer's office in fiscal year 2013.

Sheriff Craig Doolittle told The Montana Standard (http://bit.ly/1krHmy6) he has asked the state Justice Department to investigate. Treasurer Patty O'Neill has resigned. No charges have been filed.

Justice Department spokeswoman Anastasia Burton confirmed Wednesday that the Division of Criminal Investigation was asked to investigate and determine if any money was taken.

(Details in Thursday's Havre Daily News.)