Wednesday, March 10, 2010
PTO Official Arrested
KENTUCKY...
A central Kentucky Parent Teacher Organization treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the group. A Harrison County grand jury indicted 41-year-old Stacey Harney on charges of unlawful taking and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Harney, of Cynthiana, was arrested Tuesday. She's accused of taking more than $10,000 from the Northside Elementary School PTO by writing checks on the organization's account to herself. The investigation began when school officials contacted police after noticing money was missing.
A central Kentucky Parent Teacher Organization treasurer is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the group. A Harrison County grand jury indicted 41-year-old Stacey Harney on charges of unlawful taking and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Harney, of Cynthiana, was arrested Tuesday. She's accused of taking more than $10,000 from the Northside Elementary School PTO by writing checks on the organization's account to herself. The investigation began when school officials contacted police after noticing money was missing.