The chief of a western Pennsylvania fire department is facing charges after officials said he allegedly stole thousands from his own department’s bank account. A criminal complaint said Matthew White, chief of the South Greensburg Fire Department, had purchased “donations” using the station’s bank account. He then allegedly transferred those funds to his personal bank account. The complaint said that from 2023 to now, White allegedly stole roughly $178,000. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has reached out to the department for more information. We have yet to hear back. An arrest warrant has been issued. Court documents said that White will face theft charges. This is a developing story. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
SOUTH GREENSBURG, Pa. —
The chief of a western Pennsylvania fire department is facing charges after officials said he allegedly stole thousands from his own department’s bank account.
A criminal complaint said Matthew White, chief of the South Greensburg Fire Department, had purchased “donations” using the station’s bank account. He then allegedly transferred those funds to his personal bank account.
The complaint said that from 2023 to now, White allegedly stole roughly $178,000.
Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has reached out to the department for more information. We have yet to hear back.
An arrest warrant has been issued. Court documents said that White will face theft charges.
This is a developing story.
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