(WNY News Now) – Bradley K. Hudak, 56, of Orchard Park, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison for embezzling more than $279,000 from an elderly family member and a local little league baseball team.
Between January 2018 and June 2022, Hudak, who held power of attorney over an elderly relative’s retirement account, unlawfully withdrew about $269,273 and transferred the funds to his personal accounts. He also took approximately $10,000 from the victim’s prepaid funeral account. Additionally, while coaching the Southtowns Shock little league team, Hudak admitted to stealing over $3,000 from the team’s bank account, using the money for personal expenses.
Hudak pleaded guilty in October 2023 to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and Third Degree, the highest charges sustainable in the case. He agreed to pay full restitution of $279,272.92 but has not yet repaid any funds.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Brian P. Dassero of the Special Investigations and Prosecutions Bureau. Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane praised Officer Kelly Wyrough of the Orchard Park Police Department and the Center for Elder Law & Justice for their roles in the investigation.
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