Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department’s bank account
By Caitlyn Scott
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SOUTH GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — 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.
The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office said Matthew White was in custody in South Carolina on Wednesday.
A criminal complaint said 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.
An online inmate listing for the Pickens County Detention Center in South Carolina showed that White was arrested Tuesday. A note saying “hold for other agency for out of state agency” is included on the post.
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