Former Las Vegas Little League President Charged in Theft

A former Las Vegas Little League president faces theft and forgery charges connected to youth sports funds. Las Vegas police arrested Steve Rodriguez Prado, 38, of Henderson, on July 2. Detectives with the Financial Crimes Section say Prado misappropriated more than $64,000 from the Central Little League of Las Vegas over about five months. Investigators allege Prado used the money for casino charges, a strip club visit, and personal bills. Prado posted bond after processing at the Clark County Detention Center. His next court date is set for July 30, 2026.

$64K in League Funds Traced to Zelle Transfers

Officials with Central Little League contacted police in March 2026 after spotting suspicious financial activity. Prado was elected league president on Dec. 10, 2025.

He gained sole access to the organization's Wells Fargo account nine days later.

Board members added a second authorized user and pulled bank statements in April. The records showed unusual activity starting Dec. 22, 2025. Investigators calculated $64,351.24 in unauthorized purchases, transfers, and withdrawals. More than $55,000 of that total moved through unauthorized Zelle transfers alone. Another $8,627.21 came from other purchases, police said. A board member's report of missing money and refunds owed to parents ultimately triggered the probe.

Casino Bets, Strip Club Tab Among Alleged Expenses

Bank records allegedly tied league funds to several personal expenses. Police said charges included $258 in sports bets at the Caesars Palace sportsbook and $1,284 at Bellagio's Baccara Bar. Investigators also flagged a $1,351 tab from Jan. 20, 2026, at Las Toxicas, a strip club formerly known as Cheetahs. The bill reportedly included an $800 bottle of Don Julio 1942, a bucket of Modelo beer, gratuity, and a "privacy fee." Police additionally allege Prado spent $294 on Blue Chew, an erectile dysfunction medication, using league money. Other league funds allegedly covered Nevada DMV bills, Geico insurance payments, and a video-game subscription service.

Prado Faces New Charges, Has Prior Robbery Record

Prado was booked on theft charges involving $25,000 to less than $100,000, along with two counts of forgery. He also faces a charge for failing to register as a convicted person in Clark County. Police said bank statements Prado gave the league board were altered from their original form. Grand jury subpoenas later confirmed the alterations. The arrest report notes Prado has prior felony convictions from California in 2012, including robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. After his arrest, Prado reportedly told detectives the situation was blown out of proportion. He declined to give a formal statement to police.