Wrestling club treasurer arrested after $4500 discovered missing

Sidney Wrestling Club treasurer Amanda Sykora was arrested by Cheyenne County Sheriff’s deputies on Oct. 11 for allegedly forging a signature on checks totaling $4506.36 and the theft of club funds.

Sykora reportedly admitted to using the club’s bank account to pay personal expenses and forging the name of Chris Raines, a member of the club’s board of directors, without his knowledge.

According to an affidavit from the Sheriff’s Office, Sykora informed investigators she intended to pay the amount back before the wrestling season.

Chief Deputy Fred Wiedeburg became aware of the issue when appro...