PASADENA, Md. — The ex-treasurer of a volunteer youth club in Anne Arundel County allegedly embezzled hundreds-of-thousands of dollars.
Kelley Ann Haley formerly handled accounting and expense records for the Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club.
Back in March the club president began suspecting that someone deliberately manipulated the books by hiding previously unrealized debts.
An audit revealed Haley, for more than six-years, used a pair of debit cards belonging to the club for personal gain.
According to charging documents, Haley hosted an early April meeting at her home where she "admitted to using the club's debit card for personal accounts and accepted responsibility for missing funds."
Haley claimed to have taken only $30,000 which was highly inconsistent with evidence compiled by detectives.
"Investigators found that Kelley Haley misused club funds to pay for personal utilities BG&E, Verizon, AACO Water which were all linked to personal residence and personal cellular devices," detectives wrote in charging documents. "Additionally personal items from major retailers like Amazon, Sam's Club, and Home Depot (including a washing machine and tire installation for her vehicle), and financed family expenses such as vacations, Disney tickets, and an emergency veterinary visit for her dog. Personal purchases made by Mrs. Haley using the club's funds totaled $155,103.26."
Police say that's only a portion of the money she took, as Haley reportedly deposited another $21,190 into her own bank account.
The total amount is estimated at 242,637.76.
Haley was officially charged on April 28.
She was issued a Criminal Summons for multiple counts of theft and embezzlement.
The Buccaneers responded to the allegations in a Tuesday Facebook post.
In it they say club "operations continue as normal."
"We understand this may raise questions or concerns for our families," the post reads in part. "We want to reassure you that our organization operates with strong oversight, clear processes, and a commitment to accountability at all levels. The safety, well-being, and trust of our athletes and families remain our top priorities."
The Buccaneers are scheduled to host their next general membership meeting on May 14.
