A Pennsylvania police officer’s wife, 48-year-old Carla O’Brien, is accused of stealing nearly $150,000 from a youth sports program while serving as treasurer. Reports say she misused the funds for personal expenses, including concerts and shopping, from 2019 to 2024. According to the New York Post, she stole $147,400. 

The Fox Chapel Area Baseball Softball Association informed the Bridgeville Signal Item, “Our organization has been, and will continue to, cooperate with law enforcement related to this matter.” 

The company manages 750 children across almost 3 dozen teams. 

“We respect the legal process and trust authorities to handle the matter appropriately. As this process is ongoing, we are unable to provide further comments and will continue to look for updates from the District Attorney’s Office,” they added. 

The theft began soon after Carla O’Brien was elected treasurer in early 2019. Her scheme was uncovered  when she was removed from her position last July. The board grew suspicious after she repeatedly avoided handing over financial accounts to the treasurer who replaced her. 

Last September, the woman reportedly admitted to stealing money due to financial struggles after a car accident left her and her husband unemployed. She returned nearly $3,500 of the stolen funds. Prosecutors say she spent the money at various retailers such as #Sephora, #Nike, Target, and restaurants. 

Additionally, she used the money to pay off credit cards, per court documents. 

She faces charges for theft, misusing entrusted property, receiving stolen goods, and fraud involving access devices, according to reports.

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