Press Release  Former Medfield Parks & Rec Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing Public Funds

Boston, MA — Former Medfield Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Ryder, 51, of Medfield, pled guilty today to eight charges and was sentenced by the Norfolk County Superior Court to 2.5 years in the House of Correction for stealing more than $100,000 in municipal funds and exploiting his public position to enrich himself. The Judge ordered Ryder to serve six months, with the balance suspended for three years. As a condition of his probation, Ryder was ordered to pay restitution to the Town of Medfield and refrain from holding a fiduciary role in any employment position while on probation. 

The White Collar and Public Integrity Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office secured the guilty plea.  The Office of the Inspector General conducted the investigation.

"The public has a right to expect public employees to serve the interest of the community and not to use their position as an avenue for self-enrichment," Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro said. "This case highlights the necessity of strict internal controls for handling cash as well as our commitment, along with our law enforcement partners, to hold those with nefarious intent accountable."

If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse of public resources, please contact the OIG's confidential hotline at 800-322-1323 or IGO-FightFraud@mass.gov.

Attorney General's Office Secures Guilty Plea from Former Medfield Town Official for Abusing Public Trust and Stealing Public Funds | Mass.gov

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