South Jersey School PTO Treasurer Arrested After Pocketing Over $50K In Funds: Police

DEPTFORD, NJ — The treasurer for multiple Deptford school parent teacher organizations was arrested Tuesday after authorities say she pocketed more than $50,000 in PTO funds.

Tara Webb, 36, was the PTO treasurer for both Shady Lane School and Pine Acres Early Childhood Center, police said.

The Deptford resident was charged with theft of movable property worth more than $50,000.

It wasn't immediately clear how much Webb is accused of stealing or when the alleged misconduct happened. Patch contacted law enforcement and will update as more information becomes available.

Webb was arrested Tuesday night and placed in the Salem County Correctional Facility, which provides jailing services for Gloucester County.

Attorney information for Webb wasn't available in online court records on Wednesday morning.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information can contact Deptford Police Det. Maureen Packer at 856-845-2220 or mpacker@deptford-nj.org.