LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners rolled for a trigger Saturday, elevating cash to maintain youth sports activities alive in Webberville, Michigan after a former treasurer allegedly embezzled greater than $20,000 from the Webberville Junior Athletic Affiliation.
About 35 athletes crowded the mats at Magic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Grand River Avenue for the donation-based seminar organized by Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy William Vincent, who can be main the felony investigation.
Vincent mentioned he hopes the two-hour occasion will usher in $3,000 to $4,000, sufficient to fund tools and officers for the autumn soccer season.
“They were at-risk of not having some sports,” Vincent mentioned.
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Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth applauded Vincent for making a distinction in the neighborhood.
“There’s 35 people here today; young, old, men, women, you name it are here supporting, not only him, but the kids of Webberville,” Wriggelsworth mentioned.
The previous treasurer diverted concession-stand cash to non-public purchases from 2019 by means of this yr. Detectives forwarded the months-long probe to the county prosecutor for evaluate.
The volunteer nonprofit organizes soccer, softball and different leisure sports activities for elementary and center faculty athletes within the Webberville space, counting on donations and concessions to remain afloat.
