Cops: New Richmond Youth Football Cash Got Sacked, Ex-Treasurer Indicted

A Clermont County grand jury has indicted a New Richmond man on a felony theft charge after police say funds tied to the town’s youth football program were misused. The case centers on New Richmond Junior Lions Football and Cheer, a volunteer-run league whose board said in March it had uncovered suspected financial misappropriation. Authorities released the defendant’s name after the grand jury returned the indictment.

Clermont County police identified the defendant as Alvis Franklin Williams, and court documents list the charge as a fifth-degree felony, according to WCPO. That report says the New Richmond Police Department has turned the case over to the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office and the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas.

League Says It Removed a Member and Tightened Controls

In a March post on the New Richmond Junior Lions’ Facebook page, the board said that after discovering the suspected issue, it removed the member involved and reported the matter to law enforcement. The board added that "NRJLF is implementing stronger financial oversight policies and internal controls" and plans to adopt enhanced financial review procedures, update governance policies, and increase accountability, according to Facebook.

Local Reporting Fills In Timeline and Repayment Details

Local reporting by WLWT says investigators allege the suspected misuse ran from July 2024 through July 25, 2025, and that Williams, described by the station as the league’s former treasurer, allegedly used the organization’s debit card for personal charges. WLWT reported that Williams repaid some charges, including two hotel stays in Tennessee, resigned in March, and agreed to repay the organization.

What the Charge Could Carry

Under Ohio law, a fifth-degree felony generally carries a definite prison term of six to 12 months and allows the court to impose fines and restitution. The sentencing ranges and financial sanctions are set out in the Ohio Revised Code: R.C. 2929.14 and R.C. 2929.18.

What Happens Next

The New Richmond Police Department told WCPO the case is with the prosecutor’s office, which will decide whether to file formal charges and set court dates in the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas. Court filings and statements from prosecutors will determine the schedule for any hearings and requests for restitution.