Little League president charged with stealing $73,000 from team funds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Donald Petito, president of the Freehold Township Little League, has been charged with stealing over $73,000 since March 2022. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office began investigating after receiving a tip, revealing fraudulent reimbursement requests and unauthorized transfers from the league's Venmo account. Petito’s case is ongoing, with proceedings expected in state Superior Court. Assistant Prosecutor Kristen Anastos has been assigned to the case.
- •Donald Petito is 42 years old.
- •Charges filed on June 18, 2026.
- •Investigation launched after a public tip.
- •Fraudulent reimbursement requests made for non-existent purchases.
- •Funds were transferred to Petito's personal accounts.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Freehold Twp. Little League president charged with stealing $73K: cops
"An investigation revealed that, starting in March 2022, Doo okn Petito made fraudulent reimbursement requests and stole funds from the league's Venmo account.
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