Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President charged with Felony Grand Theft
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The former President of the Pornteuf Valley Soccer, Cristie Stone, has been charged with Felony Grand Theft following an investigation into the organization's finances.
Stone served as the President of the PVSC from 2020 until late 2024. The charges were filed by the Bannock County Prosecutor's Office after an internal forensic audit uncovered significant financial irregularities.
The Accusations and Timeline
According to the criminal complaint filed on June 16, 2026, Stone is accused of one count of grand theft involving more than $219,000 from the PVSC between March 1, 2022, and December 30, 2024.
The investigation began on February 25, 2025, when the Pocatello Police Department received a fraud report from the PVSC finance officer and office administrator. The report flagged over 20 unauthorized online money transfers from the club's Idaho Central Credit Union account and Citizens Community Bank account totaling $219,884.38.
Investigators served a search warrant to ICCU to gain access to the transaction history. Further investigation determined that the funds had been transferred from a PVSC account into a personal ICCU credit card account belonging to Stone.
Internal Audit Uncovers Discrepancies
The PVSC Board of Directors publicly announced the investigation in a news release on June 17. According to the board, leadership took decisive action after discovering initial financial discrepancies, immediately retaining an independent forensic accounting firm to review the club's financial records and transactions.
The findings of that audit were subsequently handed over to Bannock County Prosecuting Attorney Ian Johnson for evaluation and legal action.
"Because the matter is under review by the Prosecutor’s office, PVSC will not make comments on individuals, evidence, or potential legal proceedings," PVSC President Mary Keller said in the release. "PVSC recognizes that all parties are entitled to due process and will not engage in further public discussion that could interfere with the investigative process."
What Happens Next?
Stone's formal arraignment is scheduled to take place on July 7, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. at the Bannock County Courthouse. If she's found guilty, Stone faces up to 14 years in prison and or a fine of up to $5000.
EDITOR'S NOTE: As in all criminal cases, charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
