Former treasurer in St. Lawrence County village accused of stealing $73K

NORWOOD, N.Y. — Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the clerk/treasurer of the Village of Norwood in St. Lawrence, was recently arrested for allegedly stealing $73,725 from the village.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua, and the New York State Police announced the arrest on Sept. 29.

Berger is accused of stealing the funds between 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to herself. Her alleged theft was initially uncovered by the Village of Norwood, and she resigned from her position shortly after in June of this year, according to a release from the state comptroller’s office. Berger was appointed clerk/treasurer in January 2017.

“Nancy Berger is accused of stealing funds from the Village of Norwood, a violation of her community’s trust and an abuse of her position as a public official,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office and the New York State Police, we will make sure that justice is served on behalf of Norwood’s residents.”

District Attorney Pasqua added, “I will continue to work with the State Police and Comptroller’s Office to hold the defendant accountable, rectify the financial losses incurred by the Village of Norwood, and assure the people of Norwood that my office will work to restore confidence in its public servants.”