A Penn State computer specialist was arrested and arraigned Tuesday for allegedly using a university credit card without authorization, Penn State University Police supervisor Dwight Smith said.

Smith said Adam Fogelsanger, 34, of the 700 block of Toftrees Avenue, used the credit card between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5, but some charges were voided.

"He attempted to charge approximately $18,000 worth of merchandise on the card," Smith said. "He was successful in making purchases of over $9,500."

According to court documents, the total outstanding balance on the card was $9,542.

Fogelsanger is charged with access device fraud, a felony, for allegedly misusing the credit card, Smith said.

Smith said the investigation began Jan. 26 after an unidentified university staff member notified university police about what Fogelsanger was doing with the credit card. The investigation was ongoing until Tuesday when Fogelsanger turned himself into police.

According to court documents, Fogelsanger admitted to using the Penn State credit card to make the unauthorized purchases.

Fogelsanger was arraigned before District Justice Jonathan Grine and released on $20,000 unsecured bail.

According to court documents, Fogelsanger used the credit card to make purchases from businesses in multiple states and provinces, including New York, North Carolina, Vermont, Quebec, Ontario, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

"He made numerous purchases with the Penn State card, including using it at places such as hotels and gas stations," Penn State University Police supervisor Tyrone Parham said.

Penn State spokesman Tysen Kendig said the alleged incidents are under investigation by Penn State University Police.

"Mr. Fogelsanger no longer works here; he resigned recently," he said. "We're encouraged that our checks and balances ... for financial transactions for the university worked."

Kendig said the university authorizes credit cards to a number of employees.

"The purchasing cards are used for departmental needs ... university related travel expenses and office supplies," Kendig said "The system did work and we were able to spot the alleged spending irregularities right away."

Penn State internal audit director Dan Heist and Penn State audit manager Judy Mudgett both declined to comment.