Whitehouse Boy Scouts Treasurer Charged with Stealing $22,500 from Troop

Donald Marion, 77, accused of taking funds over 2-year period to cover losses from his casting business

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A Lucas County grand jury has indicted the longtime treasurer of a Whitehouse, Ohio Boy Scouts troop on a grand theft charge for allegedly stealing about $22,500 from the organization over a two-year period. Police say Marion admitted to the theft, claiming he was struggling financially and used the troop's money to cover losses from his casting business.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of financial oversight and accountability within community organizations like the Boy Scouts, where volunteers are entrusted with managing funds. The alleged theft raises concerns about the potential impact on the troop's activities and ability to serve local youth.

The details

According to Whitehouse police, Marion, 77, is accused of stealing the funds from August 2023 to December 2025. Leaders of Scout Troop 97 noticed the missing funds and reported it to police, who then interviewed Marion and received an admission of the theft from him. Marion told police he was struggling financially and used the troop's money to cover losses connected to his casting business in Weston, which he said had "fallen on hard times".

  • The alleged theft occurred between August 2023 and December 2025.
  • Marion was indicted by a Lucas County grand jury on Wednesday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Donald Marion

The 77-year-old former treasurer of Boy Scout Troop 97 in Whitehouse, Ohio, who is accused of stealing about $22,500 from the troop over a two-year period.

Scout Troop 97

A Boy Scouts troop based in Whitehouse, Ohio, whose leaders noticed the missing funds and reported it to police.

Scouting America's Erie Shores Council

The regional council that Troop 97 is a member of, which has terminated Marion's membership as an adult volunteer and added him to their Volunteer Screening Database to prevent his future participation in Scouting.

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What’s next

It remains unclear whether the troop will be able to recover the $22,500 that was allegedly stolen.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of robust financial controls and oversight within community organizations like the Boy Scouts, where volunteers are entrusted with managing funds. It also underscores the need for transparency and accountability to protect the interests of the youth and families served by these groups.