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September 22, 2009

Woman charged with stealing from cerebral palsy organization

 WILKES-BARRE – A bookkeeper for an organization that raises money for cerebral palsy victims has been charged with embezzling more than $100,000 from the organization over a 10-year period.

Ann Patricia Hudanick, 58, of Matson Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, was arraigned this morning before District Judge William Amesbury on a charge of theft by unlawful taking. She was released on $25,000 unsecured bail.

According to an arrest affidavit, Hudanick worked for Creating Unlimited Possibilities, formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy of Luzerne County. She admitted she stole the money to feed an addiction to bingo, which she played at least five times a week.

 The theft was discovered in November 2008 after an auditor noticed discrepancies in the expense account for building repairs and vehicle maintenance. The charges were filed following the completion of a forensic audit, which determined $100,000 to $120,000 was missing.

Hudanick faces a preliminary hearing on Sept. 30.

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