A former West Virginia school secretary faces criminal charges over cash donations for two basketball teams, including a contribution allegedly entered into school records for less than the amount received and another that never reached its designated account.
Angela Fleming, who worked at Burch PreK-8 in Mingo County, is accused of mishandling money collected for the boys’ and girls’ basketball programs in April 2026. She faces two misdemeanor embezzlement allegations and a felony computer-fraud case.
The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office investigated the allegations, and West Virginia State Police arrested Fleming on October 15 using warrants issued the previous day. Local station WSAZ reported details from the criminal complaint, including an alleged alteration to the school’s electronic accounts.
Three newly obtained Mingo County magistrate records provide the case numbers, dates of the alleged offenses and the terms of the bonds posted after her arrest.
An $885 Boys’ Basketball Donation Was Recorded as $585
On April 16, Fleming received an $885 cash donation for the boys’ basketball team, according to WSAZ, which reviewed the criminal complaint. The complaint alleges she changed the amount in the school’s computer system to $585 and deposited only that amount into the team’s account.
The reported shortfall was $300. A separate misdemeanor embezzlement case, 26-M30M-01500, lists April 16 as the alleged offense date. The April 16 misdemeanor record is one of three cases filed October 14.
The Girls’ Team Had a Separate $550.54 Undeposited Donation
On April 27, Fleming allegedly received $550.54 in cash for the girls’ basketball program but never deposited the money into that team’s account, according to the complaint details reported by WSAZ.
The April 27 misdemeanor record, case 26-M30M-01501, lists one embezzlement count and the same alleged offense date. Together with the $300 difference in the boys’ contribution, the two transactions account for $850.54 in disputed school funds.
A Third Court Case Concerns the Alleged Computer Fraud
The felony computer-fraud record, case 26-M30F-00294, also carries an April 16 alleged offense date, matching the transaction in which the boys’ donation was allegedly changed in the school accounting system. All three case files identify the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office as the investigating agency and show complaint and warrant entries filed October 14.
The court records use the surname Flemings, while the sheriff’s arrest announcement and the school’s published staff listing identify Angela Fleming. The April offense dates and reported charge descriptions correspond to the two donation incidents described by WSAZ.
Three $1,000 Bond Arrangements Were Posted October 15
The new magistrate records show a separate $1,000 bond arrangement in each case. Each was satisfied with a $100 cash component and a $900 personal-recognizance component, both marked as posted on October 15. The entries explain how Fleming was released after the arrest reported by LootPress.
The dockets also show service of the warrants and initial-appearance paperwork recorded on October 15.
Computer Fraud and Embezzlement Involve Different State Laws
West Virginia’s embezzlement statute, Section 61-3-20, addresses the fraudulent conversion of money entrusted to employees, including school-district employees. The two embezzlement matters appear in the magistrate system as misdemeanor cases.
The separate computer-fraud statute, Section 61-3C-4(a), covers knowingly using computer access to execute a fraudulent scheme. It is a felony provision carrying a maximum potential sentence of 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000 upon conviction. The public magistrate record labels the felony charge “Computer Fraud” but cites Section 61-3-4, which concerns arson.
Mingo County Schools Responds to Its Former Employee’s Arrest
Mingo County Schools confirmed that Fleming no longer works for the district. In a statement reported by WV MetroNews, officials said they take the allegations seriously and are committed to accountability and integrity in handling public resources.
The district said it would respect the ongoing investigative and legal proceedings while focusing on responsible management of school funds and maintaining trust with students, families and employees. Fleming is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
State School Rules Require Receipts and Intact Cash Deposits
West Virginia’s public-school accounting manual, Policy 1224.1, requires pre-numbered receipts for donations and other collections. The receipts must identify the amount, payment method, purpose and school account. Schools must retain receipt copies and post the collections to accounting records daily.
Collected money must be deposited intact. Daily deposits are recommended, and deposits are required whenever funds on hand exceed $500 or at least weekly regardless of the balance. Original donor receipts, electronic account entries and bank deposit slips provide three records that administrators and donors can compare when questions arise about team contributions.