STRUTHERS A Struthers woman is due in court Friday on a charge of theft, accused of misusing funds from the Struthers Elementary PTA / PTO.
Jessica Hallquist, 35, of Creed Street, is accused of taking $32,664 from the school organization’s account, according to a police report.
An investigation began once Principal Dennis Hynes questioned a secretary about whether the organization for the elementary school was still active. He had found checks for the club in his office, left behind by a former principal. Hynes came to the district in the fall.
Pete Pirone, district superintendent, said that once aware of the situation, the district contacted law enforcement.