The Director of the North Platte Housing authority is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

On March 1, 2018, Investigators of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office made contact with 42-year old Hershey resident, Jennifer Smith. Smith was arrested and placed in the Lincoln County Detention Center.

Smith was charged with Theft by Deception, Value $5000.00 or more a Class IIA Felony, Aiding Consummation of a Felony a Class IV Felony, Unauthorized use of a Financial Transaction Device, Value $5000.00 or more a Class IIA Felony, and Two Counts of Pattern of Racketeering Activity or Collection of an Unlawful Debt a Class III Felony.

This Investigation into this case continues and additional charges are pending.