Police probe thefts from Little Warriors association

BELOIT — Smith Township Police say money that should have benefited children in the West Branch Little Warriors Athletic Association was diverted by two association officers for their own use.

Krista L. Zinni, 36, of South Range Road and Meredith L. Wayt, 33, of West Maryland Avenue, Sebring, were arrested on theft charges and face a hearing in Mahoning County Court No. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said Wayt is an elementary teacher in the West Branch schools and was president of the Little Warriors Association at the time of the thefts between June 1, 2006, and July 31, 2007. ZInni is a part-time bus driver for the school district and was treasurer of the association, police said.

The association is not affiliated with the school.

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