A Panola County deputy coroner has been arrested and charged with embezzlement, according to jail records.

Shaquille Deshun Conrad, 30, was booked at 12:18 p.m. on Thursday. He was charged with embezzlement — officers/trustees/public employees.

The investigation was conducted by the Panola County Sheriff’s Department which is expected to release a statement this afternoon.

Panola County District Attorney Jay Hale said he could not comment on details of the investigation but confirmed the arrest.