A former treasurer of a booster club in Rockford, Illinois, has admitted to embezzling more than $34,000 from the organization. Shondra McLarty, 55, pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Tuesday.
According to her plea agreement, McLarty took funds from the Tumbling and Acro Boosters Club (TAB) between 2023 and 2024 while serving as treasurer. She used the club’s business debit card and issued checks for personal expenses rather than legitimate club purposes. The agreement also states that she concealed her actions by changing the mailing address of TAB’s bank accounts to her own residence.
McLarty faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine for wire fraud. The actual sentence will be determined by U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston according to federal sentencing guidelines. Sentencing is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
The announcement was made by Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI. The Rockford Police Department assisted with the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Kim is representing the government.
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