Woman Charged With Stealing Funds From EMS

Emily Demmons was charged with stealing funds from the Smithsburg EMS


Smithsburg, Md. (DG) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Smithsburg woman with stealing over $36,000 from Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services.

After a lengthy investigation, 42-year-old Emily Demmons was charged with stealing funds from the Smithsburg EMS over a three year period.

Authorities say Demmons was in charge of finances at Smithsburg EMS from 2008 to 2019. Police started to investigate Demmons in December of 2019.

During their investigation police learned Demmons stole $36,145 between March 7, 2017 through March 5, 2020.

Demmons has been charged with theft and theft scheme.