MOUNT CARMEL - The maintenance supervisor for Rabbittransit's Elysburg office has been charged with stealing from the company.
Ralpho Township Police said Danny W, Smith, 40, of 32 Gravel Drive, Middleburg, used the agency's account to purchase $4,477.90 in auto parts and tools for himself over a 10-month period. He is charged with theft by unlawful taking and disposition, receiving stolen property, and theft by deception.
Smith was arraigned Tuesday before Magisterial District Judge Hugh Jones and released on $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14 before Jones.
Richard Farr, executive director of Rabbittransit, told police that between July 23, 2012, and April 30, 2013, Smith had used Rabbittransit's accounts at two local parts stores to purchase personal items, according to Patrolman Chris Dailey.
Over the final five months of 2012, Smith allegedly made $1,754.62 in unauthorized purchases on 12 items, including a $450 portable electric compressor and $760 worth of ATV tires.
From Jan. 16 to April of this year, he spent $2,723.28 on 21 items, including $792 on a portable generator and $600 on 20 battery cores. Purchases were as small as $8 for a tow ball and $9 for handle grips.
Also in 2012, police allege Smith soldscrap metal belonging to Rabbittransit for $200 and kept the money.
Smith was interviewed by police on May 25 and admitted to making the purchases, according to court documents.
Rabbittransit kept $710 due Smith in vacation pay and deducted it from the amount allegedly stolen, leaving $3,761.16 in restitution. Farr could not be reached for comment Tuesday as to Smith's employment status.
Rabbittransit, part of the York County Transportation Authority, is a public transportation provider serving York, Adams and Northumberland counties.