The former treasurer of Coaldale borough and a Schuylkill County employee was charged with theft in November.

The Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office filed theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property against Anissa Marie Nunemacher. She is charged with taking $20,351.93.

Nunemacher was hired as a fiscal officer for Schuylkill County Children and Youth in July at a salary of $54,992.

All charges were held for court Dec. 7 after a preliminary hearing in District Magistrate Stephen Bayer’s courtroom.

James Conville, her attorney, said Nunemacher has been suspended from her job with the county pending the investigation, something he said happened before the hearing. Human Resources Director Heidi Zula would not confirm if she is suspended.

Detective Edward Lizewski said the offenses allegedly took place between Nov. 18, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2019. An affidavit of probable cause shows Nunemacher was employed by Coaldale as a part-time treasurer for the time period. The borough council president contacted the Coaldale Borough police chief about the possible discovery of misappropriated money.

The borough council president found Nunemacher paid herself more than she was entitled to. The money was used for alleged payments for vacation and pay in excess of her contract amount of $16,350 annual payment.

Commissioners voted Dec. 1 to approve a contract with Service Access Management for fiscal management services for CYS on a monthly term. They also voted for the hiring of a woman for fiscal technician assistance and training for CYS for Jan. 1 through March 31.