Treasurer Accused of Stealing $244K | Newark News

A 65-year-old charity treasurer, Stephen Ferguson, faces serious charges for allegedly stealing $244,000 meant for disabled adults at the Association for Hunterdon Developmental Center. The theft, uncovered during an internal audit, involved unauthorized withdrawals over a year. Prosecutors call it a devastating betrayal of trust, especially since the funds support vulnerable individuals. Ferguson is set for his first court appearance next Monday with private counsel, as the case unfolds with growing questions about accountability in nonprofit oversight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e91b29ebc0aa2a68