Former Non-Profit Executive Arraigned on Embezzlement and Forgery Charges

Stockton- Joseph Smith, the Former Executive Director of First Tee of San Joaquin, was arraigned on six counts of Embezzlement and Forgery by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office this week in San Joaquin County Superior Court.

Smith, of Stockton, was arraigned on the following counts:

PC 503- Embezzlement

PC 487(A)- Grand Theft by Embezzlement over $950

PC 470 (D)- Forgery (4 Counts)

Smith was the Executive Director of First Tee of San Joaquin, a well established Non-Profit Organization that helps children between the ages of 7-17 build character, inner strength, self confidence and resilience, with a focus on supporting underserved and underprivileged youth in the community.

“First Tee of San Joaquin has been a valued asset to San Joaquin County since it’s founding”, said San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas. “They instill lessons in our area children that they can carry into adulthood and prepare them to be successful members of our community. The funds stolen were intended to support these vulnerable children, and those who seek to steal from our children, especially those in a position of trust, will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law, by this District Attorney’s Office”.

Smith's next scheduled court date is June 24, 2025 at 8:30 Am in Department 8B in the San Joaquin Superior Court.