Couple Faces Charges For Embezzling From Bethel Youth Group

BETHEL, CT — Police have charged a Bethel couple with larceny following an investigation involving embezzling funds from a children's baseball association.

Police began an investigation into Kurt and Jennifer Dyer of Settlers Road following a complaint made by the Bethel Baseball Association, a private children's baseball organization.

A new treasurer for the group "identified several questionable transactions" while reviewing the organization's financial records, according to police.

Police say that the treasurer noted several purchases made to former board member Kurt Dyer's BBA-issued debit card that involved "suspicious cash back transactions." Dyer, 51, was the former treasurer of the BBA. His wife Jennifer, 47, was the group's previous director of concession.

Police obtained search warrants for transaction records and receipts related to the use of Dyer's card at locations that included Costco, BJ's Wholesale, Sam's Club, Big Y and Staples where the Dyers had membership accounts.

According to the police report, a review of these receipts against BBA bank records revealed the Dyers had made fraudulent purchases totaling $25,205.52 with the BBA debit card. Purchases included woman's clothing, home goods, gasoline, and foods not associated with BBA activities. Police say that Dyer would also make purchases at Dick's Sporting Goods and later return the goods and receive cash back.

The Dyers were arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree larceny and first-degree conspiracy to commit larceny. They were scheduled to appear before Danbury Superior Court on June 5.