Former Glendo clerk/treasurer arrested

WHEATLAND (WNE) — Former clerk/ treasurer for the Town of Glendo, Tristany Hoffman, was arrested on Sept. 25 for alleged theft of Glendo town funds.

On July 8, a report was made to the Platte County Sheriff’s office of “suspicious charges and money handling,” according to Sheriff David Russell.

In August, he told the Record-Times the incident was under investigation.

During the August meeting of the Glendo town council, Mayor Susan Juschka announced Hoffman’s termination as the clerk/treasurer due to “banking anomalies.”

Hoffman is accused of allegedly issuing herself unauthorized checks totaling $17,860.84.

For a check to be authorized, it needs to be approved by the council, signed by the clerk, and signed by either the mayor or council member Heather Schoning.

Hoffman is being charged with three felonies. Each felony charge comes with a maximum of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Hoffman appeared in circuit court on Sept. 26 and bond was set at $20,000; with 10 percent paid in cash, she was released from jail.

This story was published on October 2, 2024.