News Summary

The Richmond Hill soccer community is reeling after Susan Nelson, former president of the booster club, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $81,000. Charges against her include theft, forgery, and fraud, with significant concerns about her potential to flee the area. Community members are left feeling betrayed and are awaiting further developments in a case that has shocked local families.

Shocking Turn of Events for Richmond Hill Soccer Community

Richmond Hill, GA – A once-trusted member of the local soccer community finds herself in a heap of trouble after being accused of embezzling a whopping over $81,000 from the Richmond Hill High School soccer boosters. The woman at the center of this scandal is Susan Nelson, who served as the president of the boys and girls soccer team booster club.

Arrest and Charges

On January 31, 2025, law enforcement took Nelson into custody, and she is currently being held in the Bryan County Jail. The Richmond Hill Police Department (RHPD) has brought forward serious allegations against her, including several felony charges that paint a troubling picture of financial betrayal and deception.

Nelson now faces charges such as defrauding another, theft by deception, theft by conversion, forgery in the third degree, and criminal receipt of goods or services fraudulently obtained. In addition, there is a misdemeanor charge for deposit account fraud. This mess began to unfold when a high school administrator contacted the police back in October 2024, raising alarms about the possibility of misappropriated booster funds.

Anticipated Misuse of Funds

While there hasn’t been an official breakdown of the exact dollar amount pilfered, preliminary reports suggest that she may have funneled funds into her personal expenses. These alleged expenditures include payments for OnlyFans and even household bills like her cell phone. The alleged theft reportedly took place between January 16 and October 18 of 2024.

Details about the alleged misdeeds further reveal that Nelson is accused of stealing large sums from the Richmond Hill Wild Kicks Booster Club, which has now left many local families feeling shocked and disappointed.

Specific Allegations

A breakdown of specific charges against her shows just how deeply this alleged misconduct runs. The charges include:

  • Theft by Conversion (Felony) for converting a staggering amount of $15,863.52 from the booster funds.
  • Forging Checks to personally benefit from funds meant for the soccer program.
  • Fraudulently using the booster club’s financial transaction card for payments that should never have been made to vendors like Verizon and OnlyFans.
  • Engaging in various transactions clearly intended to conceal or disguise the proceeds of her unlawful activity.
  • Deposit Account Fraud for knowingly depositing checks that would not be honored.

Flight Risk Concerns

Worryingly, when she appeared before a Bryan County Magistrate Judge, the court denied Nelson bond due to concerns that she might attempt to flee. It was discovered that she had been making moves to leave the area, reportedly trying to sell her home and altering her appearance ahead of her arrest. Her bond hearing indicated she was even purchasing plane tickets, raising alarm bells for law enforcement.

Next Steps

Since her arrest, Nelson has requested a public defender, but she has since engaged the services of attorney Lloyd Murray, who wasted no time in calling for a new bond hearing on her behalf. As things stand, another court appearance is expected to take place in mid-March 2025.

As of February 24, 2025, public records indicate that Nelson’s home is still listed for sale, leaving the community to watch and wait as this unsettling tale unfolds.

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