The former borough treasurer of Coaldale Borough has been charged with theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property after charges were filed by the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s office.

Detective Edward Lizewski filed charges in Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer’s office in Tamaqua saying she took $20,351.93.

Lizewski charged Anissa Marie Nunemacher, Coaldale, with the offenses that allegedly took place between Nov. 18, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2019. A preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled.

An affidavit of probable cause shows Nunemacher was employed by Coaldale as a part-time treasurer for the aforementioned time period. The borough council president contacted the Coaldale borough police chief about the possible discovery of misappropriated money. Angela Krapf, borough council president, found Nunemacher had paid herself more than entitled to. Nunemacher agreed to repay funds after a meeting with borough officials, documents show.

A forensic audit/analysis conducted on bank transactions found Nunemacher had paid herself $1,044 in 2015, $1,014 in 2016, $7,825.17 in 2017, $7,072.11 in 2018 and $3,396.04 in 2019 without authorization. The borough has a copy of the report.

The moneys were used for alleged payments for vacation and payments, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake said they are giving Nunemacher a chance to surrender.

James Conville, her attorney, said she is scheduled to turn herself in Tuesday.