Overview
- Pennsylvania State Police say Chief Matthew White was taken into custody in South Carolina after a welfare check turned into a criminal investigation.
- Investigators allege he recorded purchases as donations using the department’s bank account, then moved the money into a Citizens Bank account linked to himself.
- Court filings and police statements describe an alleged pattern dating to at least 2023, with losses totaling nearly $178,000.
- White is expected to be returned to Pennsylvania to face theft charges as troopers continue reviewing financial records for possible additional counts.
- A state police spokesperson highlighted concerns about weak financial controls at the department, and earlier reporting noted the department had not responded to requests for comment.