Posted on: January 2, 2026, 04:26h.
Last updated on: January 2, 2026, 04:27h.
- A former treasurer of a youth softball league allegedly stole money by using casino ATMs
- A lawsuit claims the treasurer withdrew $110K in cash at tribal casinos
Police in Minnesota say a former treasurer of a youth softball organization stole more than $110,000 over a nearly five-year span.
A lawsuit filed by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office alleges that Kristin Allyenne Williams, 52, of Maple Grove, made unauthorized cash withdrawals from banking accounts belonging to the Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association (PWYSA) over four and a half years. The crime ended in February 2025, when a probe into the tax-exempt group’s finances led to her dismissal.
Association President Tim Lyons tipped off police last year that his treasurer had allegedly been making ATM withdrawals at tribal casinos and covered her illegal tracks by classifying the cash transactions as “clinic expenses” and “equipment” related to the youth softball organization’s operations.
The volunteer and parent-run organization “promotes the game of fastpitch softball as a means to teach girls the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, to enhance self-esteem, and to develop softball skills, all in a positive environment.” The PWYSA runs travel leagues for 14U, 16U, and 18U levels.
Casino Charges
Hennepin County prosecutors allege that Williams made numerous unapproved ATM withdrawals at the Mystic Lake Casino and Little Six Casino, both in Prior Lake. The casinos are owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Williams was reportedly the lone staffer in the organization who had access to the online banking account held with U.S. Bank. PWYSA officials told law enforcement that there was no reason for Williams to be withdrawing cash.
The legal complaint does not detail whether Williams gambled with the ill-gotten money. Casino ATMs typically carry hefty service fees, making them unattractive other than for a gambler in need of quick cash.
The probe into the youth softball group’s finances was initiated after the IRS sent a letter saying its tax-exempt status had been rescinded after failing to file annual tax returns for three consecutive years.
Williams has been charged with felony theft by swindle and is due in court on Jan. 21. A person found guilty of such theft faces up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $15,000.
Williams’ rap sheet is otherwise unremarkable, with a misdemeanor conviction in 2013 for failing to display license plates being her lone court record.
Youth Sports Targeted
Last May, the treasurer of a Little League Baseball chapter in Connecticut died suddenly at the age of 57. Months later, it was determined that Kenneth Grohs Jr., who had served as the treasurer of the Union City Little League for over 20 years, had been stealing from the organization to fund his online gambling addiction.
An investigation made public in September 2025 concluded that Grohs had swindled over $165,000 from the Little League chapter to fund his FanDuel account. Legal online sports betting and casino gambling began in Connecticut in October 2021. FanDuel and DraftKings maintain the online gaming monopoly with their respective tribal partners, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods.