Teacher Arrested for Felony Shoplifting

(Flowood, Mississippi) A 50-year-old physical education teacher at Richland Upper Elementary School, Bernadine Norsworthy, was arrested Sunday for felony shoplifting.

According to Flowood Police, Norsworthy went to Belk on Lakeland Drive Sunday afternoon. She grabbed and concealed $800 worth of items, including towels, jewelry and accessories.

Police investigators were called by Belk security around 4:30 pm Sunday.

Norsworthy was booked into custody at the Rankin County Jail with bond set at $5,000.

Incidentally, voters chose Norsworthy to be Election Commissioner for District One of Rankin County.