Cole Camp PTO treasurer accused of embezzling more than $4,100
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A woman described as the treasurer of the Cole Camp R-1 Parent-Teacher Organization has been accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the group.
Andrea Butler, of Cole Camp, was charged Friday in Benton County with stealing more than $750. A criminal summons was issued on Friday and an initial court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
The probable cause statement says Butler became the PTO’s treasurer on Sept. 11 and that from Oct. 16-Nov. 6, she “cashed checks and made withdrawals that did not correspond with any PTO events as well as withdrew money for PTO events but did not deposit back the cash withdrawn or the cash made on the event.”
The statement also alleges she made several purchases on Amazon. The total amount of money stolen was $4,138.43, according to court documents.
Butler is not currently listed as the treasurer on the PTO’s website.