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A grand jury in Clark County, Nevada, has indicted a former North Las Vegas police spokesperson and charity CEO, and his ex-wife on felony charges, accusing them of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars intended to assist vulnerable families.
Timothy Bedwell, who served as CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, and Michele Bedwell, who now goes by Michele Mosey, are charged with comprehensive theft ranging between $25,000 and $100,000, as reported by CBS affiliate KLAS. The charge is a category B felony in Nevada.
According to prosecutors from the Clark County District Attorney’s office, the couple stole $60,400 from the 40-year-old nonprofit over a 12-month period beginning January 1, 2024.
Prosecutors told the local CBS affiliate that the alleged theft forced the charity into bankruptcy, adding that Bedwell used his background as a retired police officer to build credibility with the organization before taking the money.
Chief Judge Tierra Jones set bail for both defendants at $60,400 — matching the exact amount they are accused of taking from the nonprofit. Under the terms of their release, Bedwell and Mosey must submit to high-level electronic monitoring and complete a source hearing to prove the origin of any funds used to post bail.
