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Shelter Donations Vanish: President Charged
15 Jun
Summary
- Man charged with stealing over $20,000 in donations.
- Funds were redirected to a nonprofit organization.
- He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
Andrew Valentine, a 63-year-old man from St. Ignace, has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of over $20,000 in donations meant for the Mackinac County Animal Shelter. Michigan State Police initiated an investigation in July 2025 after receiving a complaint.
Investigators revealed that the stolen funds were reportedly diverted to a nonprofit organization named the Mackinac Animal Aid Association, with Valentine identified as its president. He was arraigned on Thursday in St. Ignace and subsequently released on a personal recognizance bond. His next court hearing is scheduled for July 14.
If found guilty of larceny by conversion of $20,000 or more, Valentine could face a prison sentence of up to five years. His attorney was not immediately available for comment.
