Overview
- Pennsylvania State Police say Matthew White was taken into custody in South Carolina and is expected to be returned to Pennsylvania to face theft charges.
- Investigators allege nearly $178,000 was diverted from the fire department since at least 2023.
- A criminal complaint says White used the department’s bank account for purchases recorded as donations, then moved the funds into a personal Citizens Bank account.
- Troopers report the inquiry began during efforts to locate White, when a review of his bank activity and a department debit card revealed the $3,000 transfer.
- Authorities are examining financial records for the full scope of losses and potential additional charges, while raising concerns about missing checks and balances at the department.