SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man pleaded guilty Wednesday, March 11, to pocketing millions of dollars intended for volunteer programs at Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium.
Federal prosecutors say Noly Hermoso Ilarde, along with Martin Jose Rebollo Jr., claimed to represent Chula Vista Fast Pitch, a now-defunct nonprofit that was originally established to help fund youth softball.
Prosecutors say Ilarde and Rebollo were selected to raise funds for the scam charity by providing unpaid workers to staff concession stands at Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium. As part of the agreement, Ilarde and Rebollo would find volunteers and then receive about 10% of sales revenue as a donation to Chula Vista Fast Pitch…