Nehmer sentenced on theft charges

Amber Nehmer has been given a split sentence on a reduced charge of theft after allegedly taking money from the safe and a cash jar of a local bar.

As part of a plea agreement, Nehmer pled guilty to a misdemeanor count of theft and the original felony counts of burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary were dismissed.

According to court reports, Amber Nehmer entered the Dime Horseshoe bar at around 7:55 a.m. on January 22. She allegedly took the key to the office from behind the bar and then entered the back room, where she emptied the safe, removing approximately $1020.

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy who reviewed video footage reported that it appeared Nehmer had planned to enter the building during non-business hours for the purpose.

According to the deputy, one of the owners of the bar allegedly received a text message from Nehmer stating that she had borrowed money from them. However, no loan had been agreed.

After a review of money that should have been in the safe from various auctions, raffles and sports games board, the bar owners informed the deputy that they believed a total of $6784 had been taken since potentially as early as December, 2023.

Judge Michael J. McGrady gave Nehmer a split sentence, to begin with a term of incarceration in the Crook County Detention Center for 45 days, with credit for 15 days served.

Following this, Nehmer must complete a five-year period of supervised probation.

Nehmer was also ordered to pay a $100 fine and restitution to the Dime Horseshoe Bar in the amount of $6784.