Ex-Athletic Director Stole $17K From Private School In Cherry Hill: Prosecutor

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Camden Catholic High School's former athletic director was charged after authorities say he pocketed more than $17,000 meant for the institution.

Samuel Hardy, 31, was Camden Catholic's athletic director from July 2019 to this past February.

During his final year in the role, he rented out the turf field to various local athletic organizations. But there were no contracts or records of payment to the school in those transactions, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office (CCPO).

Detectives obtained financial records showing Hardy stole more than $17,000 meant for Camden Catholic, which went into his personal bank account, authorities said.

Hardy was charged with theft, misapplication of entrusted property, and failure to make required disposition of property received — all third-degree offenses. He was served the charges on a summons Tuesday at his home in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem County.

Camden Catholic is a private high school in Cherry Hill. Nearly two-thirds of Camden Catholic's students participate in sports, according to the school website.

Anyone with information on this case can contact CCPO Det. Kristen Blantz at 856-225-8642 and Det. Dennis Moore of the Cherry Hill Police Department at 856-432-8827. Tips can also be sent anonymously to CAMDEN.TIPS.