A St. Paul's Schools accounting associate in Timonium has been hit with a felony theft charge after allegedly siphoning tens of thousands of dollars from the private campus over about two years, according to Baltimore County court records. The filings identify the suspect as 52-year-old Melanie Wagner of Parkton and say the thefts occurred between July 20, 2023, and July 22, 2025. The charge was filed this week in Baltimore County.
What the records show
Court records reviewed by The Baltimore Banner state that Wagner was formally charged on a Wednesday and that the alleged scheme ran from July 20, 2023, through July 22, 2025. According to the same report, Wagner is listed on LinkedIn as an accounting associate at St. Paul's Schools, the private Episcopal campus named in the filings.
School and campus
The St. Paul's Schools operate a large Episcopal campus in Brooklandville that serves students from preschool through high school and lists its address as 11152 Falls Road in Brooklandville. According to the St. Paul's Schools website, the grounds cover roughly 120 to 130 acres and include separate divisions for boys and girls.
Response and comment
CBS Baltimore reports that it contacted St. Paul's Schools for comment after the charging information became public. The station's story recaps the felony allegation and notes that the details come from Baltimore County court records.
Legal status and next steps
Wagner faces a felony count, although the court documents available so far offer few clues about how investigators believe the alleged thefts were carried out and do not indicate whether she has retained an attorney. As noted by The Baltimore Banner, the accusations cover two years and remain allegations unless and until they are proven in court.
What parents and donors should know
Allegations of financial misconduct at private schools often trigger close review by boards and finance committees, and families and donors typically expect clear communication from administrators when a school's operations might be affected. The legal system, however, starts from the premise that a defendant is presumed innocent, and a jury can return a guilty verdict only if the government proves its case beyond a reasonable doubt, a standard explained in model instructions from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
