Ex-East Lyme Little League Treasurer Arrested; Charged With Larceny: PD

EAST LYME, CT — The former treasurer of the East Lyme Little League Association is accused of embezzling about $87,000 from the organization.

Roland Allard, 42, of East Lyme, was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with first-degree larceny, police announced Thursday.

Police said they received a complaint from the local little league on June 24. Following an investigation, detectives secured a warrant for Allard’s arrest, police said.

Allard posted bail and is due to be arraigned on the larceny charge on Sept. 24 in Superior Court in New London.

The association’s Board of Directors posted about the misappropriation of $87,200 in league funds on its Facebook page.

According to the board, all misappropriated funds have been recovered and returned to the league.

Danny Hayes, president of East Lyme Little League, said in the post the board is “deeply disappointed” by the breach of trust.

“We are grateful that the money has been recovered and that our league remains financially stable moving forward,” Hayes said.

The board indicated it is taking measures to help prevent any future thefts. It announced financial safeguards going forward, including dual authorization for expenditures, quarterly independent financial reviews, and increased board oversight of financial activities.

“We want to reassure our community that this situation will not impact our programs, fields, or future seasons,” Hayes said. “Our focus continues to be on the kids, and we are committed to moving forward stronger than ever.”