City employee arrested following theft investigation
CNAW2News.com has learned a METRA employee is facing a charge following an investigation.
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Roni Taylor, 53, was arrested by the Columbus Police Department on a charge of theft by taking, according to online court records.
Taylor, according to her LinkedIn profile, serves as an employee at METRA Transit System in Columbus, Georgia. METRA, located on Linwood Boulevard, operates 15 buses serving 10 routes across the city.
Taylor allegedly stole a large amount of money from the company.
Taylor was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on April 9, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.
Taylor remains in jail, according to court records. Authorities have not released further details.
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