Overview
- Terri Lawson surrendered to authorities Friday and was charged with felony theft by deception and access device fraud, plus misdemeanor forgery and records-tampering, with a preliminary hearing pending.
- Police and court filings allege more than 130 transactions between August and December 2025 totaling over $10,000, about $9,800 of it personal, with nearly $5,000 still unpaid after partial repayments.
- The complaint cites purchases at restaurants, a dispensary, liquor stores, gas stations and big-box retailers, as well as a personal utility bill and $600 in gift cards from the borough’s sewer fund.
- The investigation began in January after Rankin’s interim manager reported suspected personal use of the borough card; Lawson was recently terminated as borough manager.
- Separately, State Rep. Abigail Salisbury sought a state audit of Woodland Hills, which education officials say they are reviewing, and no district officials have been charged as the superintendent remains on leave.