Cape Breton Regional Police logo. CAPE BRETON POST FILE PHOTOArticle contentCape Breton Regional Police have charged a New Waterford woman after more than $30,000 went missing from a local minor hockey association.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDenise Michelle Odo, 57, faces charges of theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000 from the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association.Article contentArticle contentPolice began investigating following a June audit by Nova Scotia’s alcohol and gaming division that revealed inconsistencies between the minor hockey association’s collections and deposits. After interviewing multiple parties and reviewing ticket sales and financial records, police determined that a total of $32,696 went missing from the association between September 2024 and February 2025.Article contentArticle contentInvestigators then identified Odo, a volunteer with the association, as the person responsible for the missing money.Article contentThe New Waterford Minor Hockey Association held a special meeting days after the season’s first 50/50 winner claimed the $4,560.50 prize on Sept. 21.Article contentThe group then announced on social media that the draw was being placed on hold.Article contentNew Waterford Minor Hockey Association president Scott Hillier later confirmed to the Cape Breton Post that an investigation was being conducted.Article content“I’m glad people are curious as to what’s going on and I really wish I could say more, I’m just not in a position where I can do so,” Hillier said at the timeArticle content“I can confirm allegations are being investigated but I don’t want to comment by who.”Article contentOn Oct. 7, the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association announced that the popular fundraising draw would be back Oct. 12, stating in a social-media post, “alcohol and gaming has reviewed our conditions going forward and has approved to reinstate our license.”Article contentOdo is scheduled to appear in Sydney provincial court on Dec. 15.Article content
Cape Breton minor hockey volunteer charged with taking more than $30,000
