Docs: Official accused of using $115k in civic club funds for trips, campaigns
By Emily Sanderson
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GREENDALE, Indiana (WLWT) — A Greendale City Council member is facing charges, accused of stealing over $115,000 from a civic club that he was president of and using it for things like trips, concerts, dinners and political campaigns.
Brett “Mooch” Hamilton is facing several charges, including theft, fraud, money laundering, corrupt business influence and official misconduct. He’s a Greendale City Council member, a volunteer football coach for Lawrenceburg schools and president of the Dillsboro Civic Club.
The charges stem from his role leading the civic club and having access to the account for the town’s annual homecoming festival.
Court documents allege he used a debit card associated with the festival to make withdrawals totaling $115,774. Documents state the thefts took place over a span of seven years, from 2018 to 2025.
The money was allegedly used for things like cruises, dinners, concert tickets, home mortgage, tax services, a vehicle lease and political events.
According to court documents, other Dillsboro Civic Club board members were not aware of the withdrawals until a check Hamilton wrote was flagged by the bank.
Court documents allege that when confronted by the other board members, Hamilton pleaded with them not to report it to the police.
Documents also allege that during the investigation, Hamilton retained counsel and declined an interview.
When speaking with Hamilton’s wife, court documents state records show she and Hamilton had completely separate bank accounts. She provided officials with dates that would corroborate some of the purchases made by Hamilton, court documents state.
Hamilton appeared in court Tuesday, where a trial date was set for Jan. 20. Bond was set at $50,000 cash and $50,000 surety.
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