Former Medfield town employee pleads guilty to stealing $125,000 in public funds
The investigation found that Ryder stole approximately $125,000 from the town, most of which was generated from entrance fees and concessions at Medfield's Hinkley Swim Pond, the statement said.
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Ryder also stole public funds via the town's Amazon business account, which the attorney general's office says he used to make personal purchases, support a personal side business, and buy electronic devices which he resold on eBay for a personal profit.
Additionally, the attorney general's office said Ryder sold town-purchased youth sports equipment and kept the profits for himself.
The statement also said that Ryder, over the course of several years, developed a Parks and Recreation Department-sponsored exercise program at a local gym that generated more than $16,000 in financial kickback for the official.
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Following his guilty plea, Ryder was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in the House of Correction by the Norfolk County Superior Court. In addition to serving time in prison, Ryder was also ordered to pay restitution to the Town of Medfield, the statement said.
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