Former city official pleaded guilty to $196K fraud against Idaho town for 6 years

New Plymouth City Clerk & Treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $196k

The former city clerk and treasurer for the City of New Plymouth has plead guilty to wire fraud. Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott made the announcement on Friday. An official release from the Department of Justice (DOJ) details the charges against Danielle Painter, 41, of Fruitland. From 2017 to 2023, Painter participated in a scheme in which she used the city's credit cards to buy clothing, attend concerts, secure travel, pay utilities, and…

Former city clerk / treasurer pleads guilty to stealing nearly $200K from city of New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH — When former City Clerk Danielle Painter resigned from New Plymouth in December of 2023, she said it was a decision that “did not come lightly.” She said was going to work as an administrative and benefits supervisor…

Former city official pleaded guilty to $196K fraud against Idaho town for 6 years

Danielle Painter used city credit cards for personal expenses like retail purchases, restaurants, clothing, travel, concerts, utilities, rent and medical expenses.

Former city clerk pleads guilty to defrauding Idaho town of nearly $200,000