Former Miami-Dade HOA president arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars

The former president of a Miami-Dade condominium homeowner's association is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the HOA.

He is 56-year-old Gerald Deangelo. He served on the HOA board of directors since 2004 and was elected president during his 15-year tenure.

According to the Miami-Dade police, he was arrested on Wednesday and charged with second-degree grand theft.

Reports are that between April 2018 and April 2019, Deangelo allegedly withdrew over $18,940 from the HOA's account.

He allegedly produced false invoices and records for labor services and contractual work when requested for receipts, according to the police.

It is said that Deangelo also withdrew money meant for contractual services during the weekends and outside normal business hours.

Police also say that several housing units were without proper care or maintenance or went unrepaired.

Deangelo was removed from the HOA board in 2019 after the account he controlled for the HOA was almost depleted.