Local Soccer Club Treasurer Accused Of Stealing $350K
OAKDALE (AP) - The former treasurer of a traveling western Pennsylvania youth soccer team has been accused of stealing almost $350,000 from the team's funds.
Forty-nine-year-old Richard Hurey of Oakdale is charged in Allegheny County with theft, receiving stolen property and other counts.
Prosecutors said he resigned as treasurer of Arsenal Football Club Inc. recently after six years, and an assistant U.S. attorney who is a board member of the under-18 soccer club then contacted authorities with concerns about club finances.
Prosecutors allege that Hurey made hundreds of debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals for personal use in addition to writing numerous checks to himself and others.
Hurey waived the charges to Common Pleas Court on Monday.
Defense attorney Lyle Dresbold said he and his client "dispute the figures" but declined further comment.
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