Former Golfmoor Baseball president pleads guilty to theft, avoids jail

Sean Hopple, who led Golfmoor Baseball Association for several years, pleaded guilty to a Level 6 felony theft after investigators uncovered personal purchases made with league funds, including steak, dog food and vehicle accessories. The Vanderburgh Superior Court sentenced him to six months of probation and ordered restitution of $13,920.53, with a provision that the conviction downgrade to a misdemeanor upon successful completion.

Two other felony charges were dismissed as part of the agreement. Golfmoor has also filed a civil complaint accusing Hopple and his wife Jessica of diverting hundreds of thousands of dollars over more than a decade, though those allegations have not yet been proven in court. The couple was ordered to reimburse $5,000 in attorney fees and subsequently filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, pausing further civil actions. The case highlights vulnerabilities in nonprofit financial oversight.