Ex-Treasurer Accused of Stealing $110K from Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association
A Maple Grove woman is accused of stealing more than $110,000 from the Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association while she served as treasurer, according to a recently filed criminal complaint.
Kristin Williams, 52, is charged with one count of felony theft by swindle.
If convicted, the crime is punishable of up to 20 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
The Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association is led by parent volunteers and funds youth softball operations. That includes paying for umpires, equipment and tournaments.
According to the criminal complaint:
Williams served as treasurer from June 2020 to February 2025.
The complaint noted that Williams was the sole individual who had access to the association’s online bank account, and also possessed a debit card linked to that account.
There was evidence of theft two months after Williams assumed the role, the complaint said.
Suspicions were raised in September 2024 when the association received notice from the Internal Revenue Service that the nonprofit had lost its tax-exempt status for failing to file taxes for three years. Issues also arose with vendors and coaches not receiving payments.
A review of account statements by the board’s president discovered numerous withdrawals at casinos such as Mystic Lake Casino and Little Six Casino. Further review also determined that Williams had not been truthful in accounting reports presented to the board.
“It appeared that defendant concealed her thefts by fraudulently reducing deposit accounts or hiding the stolen money within other payment classifications such as ‘clinic expenses’ or ‘equipment’ in the reports,” the complaint said.
Williams is scheduled to make her first court appearance on Jan. 21.
