Basketball Coach Embezzled Money From Fairfax County High School Event: Police

A 33-year-old basketball coach employed by the Fairfax County Public Schools has been charged with embezzling district money, authorities said.

Drew Smerdzinski
Photo Credit: *Fairfax County PD*

Cecilia Levine

10/06/2023 11:32 a.m.

Drew Smerdzinski, of Herndon, is believed to have embezzled money from a school event at James Madison High School, county police said.

The coach, who became the center of an investigation in July, was charged by a warrant on Wednesday, Oct. 4, and surrendered on Thursday, Oct. 5, with felony embezzlement, police said.

Smerdzinski was released on an unsecured bond, and has been suspended from his position following the arrest.

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