Danny Dale Gordon, Wire Fraud, Ohio 2025

A former commander of a local AMVETS Post has been handed a 41-month prison sentence for embezzling more than $620,000 from the non-profit organization’s bank accounts. Danny Dale Gordon, 49, of Kettering, served as the commander for AMVETS Post #24 on Leo Street in Dayton from January 2022 until May 2024.

According to court documents, during that timeframe, Gordon engaged in more than 1,900 fraudulent banking transactions using the Post’s credit and debit cards to make ATM withdrawals. The money was used at various local gambling casinos, for travel and hotel expenses, to pay for his personal truck loan and to frequent a Dayton-area ‘gentlemen’s club.’

Gordon used the money to fund his own lavish lifestyle, leaving the non-profit organization in financial ruin. The AMVETS Post #24 is still trying to recover from the devastating loss.

The scheme was uncovered after a thorough investigation by the FBI, Dayton Police Department, and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Gordon was indicted by a federal grand jury in May 2025 and pleaded guilty in October 2025 to wire fraud.

Dominick S. Gerace II, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, praised the collaborative effort that led to the conviction. ‘This sentence sends a strong message that those who abuse their positions of trust will be held accountable,’ Gerace said.

Danny Dale Gordon’s 41-month prison sentence is a significant blow to the former commander, who will now face the consequences of his actions. The community will be watching closely as he serves his time for the egregious crime.

Special Assistant United States Attorney Dwight K. Keller and Assistant Deputy Criminal Chief Amy M. Smith represented the United States in this case.