The treasurer of the Morley Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the group. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says police took a report of the theft July 8, 2025.
“Investigators with our Technical Investigations Unit conducted a lengthy and in-depth investigation,” Thomas says. “It determined 42-year-old Anna Warner of Lincoln used nearly $15,000 for personal use on dozens of Amazon and Target purchases and credit card payments between March 2023 and May 2025.”
Thomas says none of that money was not used for PTO events, teacher gifts or school functions. Warner was arrested this morning and taken to the Lancaster County Jail where she was booked for theft by unlawful taking $5,000 or more.
In a statement from Morley Principal Brandi Hennerberg and Morley PTO President Libby Szwanek, Warner was removed from her position in November. “The PTO has strengthened protocols and practices to ensure they are following the organization bylaws while adding transparency and oversight on all PTO accounts and financial transactions,” the joint statement said.
Key updates include transitioning to a multi-user, check-only bank account that requires two signatures, removing debit and credit cards from use and replacing the Venmo electronic payment platform with a more secure, automated financial reporting platform.
“While the Morley PTO is officially a separate organization from Morley Elementary School, their work directly impacts our staff, students and families. We both feel it is important to be transparent and share this information with Morley families to help answer any questions you might have.”