Former Laramie Mayor Charged in Nonprofit Funds Theft Case

Albany County prosecutors filed criminal charges on December 2, 2025, against Andi Summerville, accusing her of seven counts of theft and one count of forgery tied to her time as executive director of a statewide mental health and substance abuse nonprofit. The charges allege Summerville took more than thirty one thousand dollars from the organization. The filing was first reported on December 3, 2025.

Investigators said the review began after the nonprofit board raised concerns about financial activity. An affidavit of probable cause states that after a leadership change in July 2024 the organization granted Summerville exclusive access to its accounts. Police allege she used the organization debit card for personal purchases, citing visits to the Mall of America and the Omaha Zoo and purchases at national retailers. The affidavit also alleges she issued checks to herself from the organization account that total roughly twenty eight thousand five hundred dollars. The affidavit says requested receipts and supporting documentation were not produced during the review.

Summerville served as mayor of Laramie and later as executive director of the Wyoming Association of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. She was booked and later released following the charges. Her attorney has said she maintains her innocence and that disputed items stem from expense reimbursement issues. Court proceedings are pending.

For Albany County residents the case touches on two practical concerns. The nonprofit in question provides services relied upon by local people facing mental health and substance use challenges, and financial instability or leadership turnover can disrupt those services. The allegations also underline the need for clear internal controls at small organizations that manage public and private funding. Timely audits, separated access to accounts and transparent expense documentation help protect resources intended for community care.

As the case moves through the courts, community leaders and funders will be watching to determine how the organization continues serving clients and how governance practices will be strengthened to prevent similar problems. Reporting contributions from WyoFile.