Crime & Safety
Ex-PTA President At Marin County School Stole Thousands From Organization: Report
A school official told the Marin Independent Journal that the impact of the embezzlement is expected to be "significant."
SAN RAFAEL, CA — The former president of a San Rafael School's Parent-Teacher Association has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the organization, according to a report from the Marin Independent Journal.
Carlos Merino Valladares, 41, was taken into custody on suspicion of embezzling about $7,000 from the PTA, but the Marin County District Attorney's Office has yet to file charges against him, according to the report.
The embezzlement happened in February and was reported to authorities earlier this month, according to the report, which claims the missing funds have not been recovered.
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"The impact will be significant because our community worked hard to raise funds to support important programs, which provide enrichment opportunities for our students," Armando Oseguera, the school principal, where Valladares is accused of taking money from, told the Marin Independent Journal. "Luckily, our PTA has done a wonderful job this year organizing parents to support its vision."
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