SARASOTA, Fla. - Instead of stealing bases, deputies say the treasurer of Sarasota Little League was stealing money.

What we know:

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says Ahnyasa Turner stole more than $200,000 from an account that was supposed to fund league expenses, like umpires, uniforms and field maintenance.

The new league president, Alexis Meininghouse, says the theft almost forced the league to stop operating.

"Watching them thrive in the sport that they love just makes us so proud," Meininghouse said. "(Turner) duped all of us. I don't think anybody had any idea."

As the treasurer, deputies say, yes, she was paying for umpires, field maintenance and uniforms, but that she helped herself to portions of 200 ATM withdrawals and Amazon purchases.

Deputies say the theft in to

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