BOISE, Idaho – Danielle Painter, a former city clerk and treasurer, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for stealing over $196,000 from the City of New Plymouth, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Painter, 41, of Emmett, Idaho, worked for the City of New Plymouth from 2012 to 2023. During her tenure, she was responsible for accounting tasks, including managing credit card transactions.

The court records revealed that between 2017 and 2023, Painter used city credit cards for personal expenses, totaling $196,947.87. These expenses included retail purchases, dining, clothing, travel and more. To conceal her actions, she falsely categorized many of these charges as professional services in the city's accounting system.

U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brails

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