Carolann ChandlerPOCOMOKE CITY, Md.- Authorities say a woman who served as treasurer of the Pocomoke Little League is facing theft and related charges after she allegedly stole more than $17,000 from the organization.
The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation reports that last month detectives conducted a theft investigation involving the Pocomoke Little League.
Police said the investigation revealed the suspect in the thefts, who was later identified as 40-year-old Carolann Chandler of Pocomoke City, was appointed as the treasurer of the league in the beginning of 2011.
Investigators said they also learned that Chandler had written numerous checks from the league and had later cashed them. The checks were found to be endorsed by her signature, according to police.
Police said Chandler had also used withdrawal slips from the account to obtain cash from the bank. The total amount of money stolen was verified by investigators to be $17,495, investigators said.
Chandler was arrested at her home and subsequently interviewed about the alleged thefts. Police said Chandler later admitted to her involvement in the crime and was charged with 13 counts of theft under $1,000, five counts of theft- $1,000 to under $10,000, and one count of theft scheme- $10,000 to under $100,000.
Chandler was released after posting a $25,000 unsecured bond.
