DALLAS, Ore. — The former city manager of Dallas, Ore., is facing 17 criminal charges after staff discovered financial inconsistencies.

The Statesman Journal reports Jerry Wyatt turned himself in Thursday afternoon after a grand jury indicted him on charges including aggravated theft, computer crime and official misconduct. He’s being held at the Polk County jail.

Police believe Wyatt stole $20,000 from the city by using city money to buy personal goods and services.

Wyatt stepped down July 2. He became city manager in 2007.

Wyatt’s attorney told the Statesman Journal it was too early to comment.

Dallas Mayor Brian Dalton says the alleged theft happened in “dribbles and drabs.” He says if an employee in Wyatt’s position is falsifying documents such as receipts, problems can be hard to spot.