The former treasurer of the Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club is facing criminal charges after investigators say she siphoned roughly $242,638 from the volunteer youth organization over more than six years. She was issued criminal summonses on April 28, and the club has called a general membership meeting for May 14 as leaders comb through financial records and prepare to answer parents' questions. Practices and events are continuing this spring while families and volunteers wait for answers.
What Investigators Say Happened
According to charging documents reviewed by WMAR2 News, detectives say the ex-treasurer used the club's debit cards for personal ATM withdrawals and other purchases over more than six years, with those personal purchases totaling $155,103.26. Investigators also allege she deposited about $21,190 into a personal account, for an estimated total misappropriation of $242,637.76.
The charging documents list spending on household utilities, retail purchases from Amazon, Sam's Club, and Home Depot, emergency veterinary care, and various family expenses. The same documents say the woman told investigators she had taken only $30,000, a figure detectives say does not match their tally.
Club Says Operations Will Continue
The Buccaneers told families in a Facebook post that "operations continue as normal" and announced the May 14 membership meeting, as reported by WMAR2 News. The meeting is expected to focus on the state of the books, oversight going forward, and questions from parents and volunteers.
The organization's official site lists contact information and names Tiffany Mills as treasurer, indicating the club has leadership in place while it addresses the allegations, according to the Buccaneers Athletic Club.
What Happens Next in Court
Haley was issued a criminal summons for multiple counts of theft and embezzlement. Under Maryland court practice, a criminal summons becomes a case, and a trial is typically scheduled about 45 to 60 days after the summons is served, with charging documents usually served within 30 days, according to the District Court's case management plan.
On that timetable, the next public steps are likely to be an initial court appearance followed by scheduling in District Court. While that process plays out, the club plans to hold its membership meeting and discuss financial oversight and next steps with families and volunteers.
