A former McKeesport Area Marching Band booster volunteer is facing criminal charges over accusations she stole more than $18,000.
Jennnifer Martino, the treasurer for the McKeesport Area Marching Band booster board from April 2023 to September 2024, was charged with theft by unlawful taking, access device fraud and misapplication of entrusted property on Monday.
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A criminal complaint alleges she stole around $18,250 from the booster bank accounts. She’s accused of taking the funds and using them for personal expenses, like utility bills, a hotel bill and restaurant bills. She also allegedly withdrew funds through ATMs and made Venmo payments to herself.
The court documents claim the missing funds were found after a new board president and vice president assumed their roles in June 2024. They immediately requested financial records from Martino, but never got them. They also noted that Martino didn’t present financial reports in the 2023-24 school year, despite multiple requests.