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Putnam County DA says former treasurer pleaded guilty to stealing from Garrison Fish and Game Club and another nonprofit

The Putnam County District Attorney announced that former treasurer Mark Kenny pleaded guilty on October 13 to two counts of second-degree grand larceny and one count of falsifying business records. Prosecutors said Kenny stole a combined $212,000 from Garrison Fish and Game Club and Catfish Pond Association over four years. Sentencing is scheduled for January 26, 2027.

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Donor relevance

Why this matters

The guilty plea establishes that a fiduciary stole funds from two community nonprofits. The case highlights the importance of bank-statement review, divided financial duties and board oversight of treasurers.

Attribution

Who reported or established this

The theft amount, charges and guilty plea were reported by Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy following an investigation by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office.

Evidence limits

What remains unverified

No Halo has not established how the $212,000 loss was divided between the two organizations, whether insurance or restitution will make them whole, or whether governance changes have been adopted. The sentence has not yet been imposed.

Right of reply

Organization response

Members of both organizations reported the suspected thefts to law enforcement in December 2024. No separate public statement from Garrison Fish and Game Club was located in the consulted material.

Classification

How No Halo records this event

Event type: Conviction. Current state: Pending. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.

Published October 14, 2026 · Last verified October 16, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.