Medsker Embezzles Over $650,000 at Schnurmann House

Mayfield Heights, Ohio – A shocking case of financial betrayal has emerged as Theresa E. Medsker, a 51-year-old woman from Willoughby Hills, faces federal charges for embezzling over $650,000 from the Schnurmann House, a non-profit housing community for seniors.

According to Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Medsker is accused of systematically siphoning off funds while serving as bookkeeper. The investigation reveals that she forged signatures and manipulated bank records, all in an effort to conceal her theft from the community that relies heavily on federal funding.

Medsker’s alleged scheme spanned nearly seven years, from December 28, 2005, to January 10, 2012. During this period, she is said to have issued fraudulent checks to herself, totaling approximately $654,192. To cover her tracks, she tampered with financial statements and presented falsified records.

“This defendant was in a position of trust, and the charge lays out behavior that is a clear violation of that trust,” Dettelbach emphasized. “Our office will continue to hold accountable those that would betray the public’s confidence.”

The investigation into Medsker’s actions was a collaborative effort between the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, the City of Mayfield Heights Police Department, and Assistant United States Attorney Mark S. Bennett.

Should Medsker be found guilty, her sentence will be determined by the court based on factors unique to this case. The maximum statutory period of incarceration for such crimes is significant, but the actual sentence may be less severe.