18-03-2025
Man accused of embezzling $500,000 from Charlotte trucking company started by former Panthers linebacker
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Shaquille Dixon, a former business partner of ex-Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson, is facing federal charges for allegedly embezzling at least $500,000 from his Charlotte-area trucking company, according to unsealed court documents.
Dixon, who helped manage Good Run Logistics, a nationwide long-haul trucking business based in Charlotte, is accused of diverting funds between February 2023 and June 2024.
Federal prosecutors said Dixon used his position to transfer large sums into his own accounts, disguising the transactions as 'owner draws' or 'transfers to review' in an effort to cover his tracks. Despite not being an owner of the company, Dixon reportedly misled both his employer and financial authorities to avoid detection.
The indictment also claims Dixon persuaded the company's actual owner to inject additional capital into the business, citing operational needs. However, much of this new funding allegedly ended up in Dixon's personal accounts.
Founded in January 2023, Good Run Logistics reportedly hired Dixon based on his trucking experience. With access to the company's bank accounts and financial records, he was allegedly able to carry out the scheme that drained the business's resources.
Dixon now faces serious wire fraud charges, with the possibility of severe penalties if convicted.
Dixon was booked into the Gaston County Detention Center as a federal prisoner by the US Marshal Service. He posted bond on March 10, 2025, according to jail records.
This federal investigation remains ongoing. Good Run Logistics' website is no longer live.
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