Floyd County Woman Accused of Embezzling Money From Convenience Store

A Floyd County woman is facing allegations of embezzling from the gas station she’s been managing.

Nancy Powell of Banner was arrested Monday with court documents alleging she stole $117,000 from the Cardinal Country Store in Stanville between May 19 and June 5.

Mountain Top News reports that she told police she has a gambling problem and needed the money to settle some debts.

She has a court appearance scheduled for next Monday.

If convicted, she faces up to 10 years in prison.