BOISE — Danielle Painter, 41, of Fruitland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting to stealing over $196,000 from the City of New Plymouth while serving as City Clerk/Treasurer.
Between 2017 and 2023, Painter used city credit cards for personal expenses including travel, rent, and shopping. She concealed the charges by mislabeling them as professional services in the city’s accounting system.
Sentencing is set for August 5. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. The case was investigated by Idaho State Police and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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