$110K Missing From Softball Group, Treasurer Charged
BY MN CRIME STAFF
A Maple Grove woman is facing a felony theft-by-swindle charge after investigators say she took more than $110,000 from a youth softball organization.
Authorities say the money was taken over several years while she served as the group’s treasurer.
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Kristin Allyenne Williams, 52, is charged with felony theft by swindle after authorities allege she misappropriated funds from the Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association between August 2020 and February 2025, according to a criminal complaint.
The case began in March 2025 when Plymouth police were contacted by the association’s president, who reported concerns about missing money following Williams’ removal from her volunteer treasurer role. Investigators learned the nonprofit organization relied on unpaid parent volunteers to manage its operations. Williams became treasurer on June 28, 2020, and was responsible for all accounting and bookkeeping duties. She was also the only person with online access to the organization’s US Bank account and held a debit card tied to that account.
According to the complaint, board members initially believed Williams was performing well, but concerns grew as she began missing meetings. In September 2024, the organization learned it had lost its tax-exempt status after failing to file required tax documents for three consecutive years. Around the same time, vendors and coaches reported not being paid. The board ultimately removed Williams from the treasurer position in February 2025.
After her access to the bank account was revoked, a review of financial records revealed numerous ATM withdrawals that had not been approved by the board. Investigators say the withdrawals included cash transactions at casinos, including Mystic Lake Casino and Little Six Casino. The association’s president told police there was no legitimate reason for Williams to withdraw cash because tournament-related cash needs were handled by another board member.
Further review of internal records showed Williams allegedly provided inaccurate financial reports to the board. The complaint states she concealed thefts by reducing reported deposit amounts or categorizing missing money under expense labels such as clinic costs or equipment purchases.
Bank statements reviewed by investigators show that approximately $110,126 was taken from the association between Aug. 13, 2020, and Feb. 2, 2025. Williams is charged with theft by swindle involving property valued over $35,000, a felony that carries a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Williams is not currently in custody and has been summoned to appear in court. A booking photo is not yet available and her initial court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 21.
