McHenry Woman Accused Of Stealing From Softball League

MCHENRY, IL — A 37-year-old McHenry woman faces a theft charge for allegations she stole from the McHenry Pigtail League.

Natalie G. Phelps, of the 400 block of North Kent Road in McHenry, was taken into custody on Monday after board members of the McHenry Pigtail League learned of a large amount of money missing from the non-profit organization's bank accounts.

Phelps, who was the league's president at the time, is accused of withdrawing about $16,000 from the league's accounts for her personal use, according to a news release from the McHenry Police Department. Phelps has been charged with theft over $10,000, which is a Class 2 felony.

The non-profit organization is made up of recreational softball teams, tournament teams and travel teams.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division of the McHenry Police Department at 815-363-2599. Those wishing to pass along anonymous information are encouraged to call the McHenry Police Tip line at 815-363-2124. All calls made to the tip line are anonymous as Caller ID is not used.