John Freeman, a 37-year-old resident of Midlothian, found himself on the wrong side of the law when he was arrested and charged with theft of property exceeding $300,000, as reported by the police in Wylie, Texas. The former treasurer of a North Texas youth soccer organization was taken into custody after allegedly siphoning off “hundreds of thousands” of dollars from the association’s account without permission, according to authorities.
The Wylie Police Department disclosed that detectives apprehended John Freeman on May 12, following an investigation that commenced on January 27. The inquiry was triggered by the discovery of suspicious transactions in the QuickBooks account of the Wylie Youth Soccer Association (WYSA). Subsequently, an audit of the account was conducted, spanning documents from October 2019 to August 2024, which revealed a multitude of unauthorized transactions totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Armed with this damning evidence, the police secured an arrest warrant for Freeman, leading to his detention without any resistance.
In response to these unsettling events, the Wylie Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors issued a statement expressing their cooperation with law enforcement and their determination to ensure justice prevails. Despite the ongoing investigation into the theft allegations involving their former treasurer, the WYSA remains committed to transparency and accountability. As the community grapples with the fallout from this betrayal of trust, the soccer league reassures its members that league activities for Fall 2025 and beyond will proceed as scheduled. The WYSA remains steadfast in its mission to provide recreational soccer opportunities and uphold a positive experience for all participants amid these challenging circumstances.
