LA PLATA, Md. — A Huntingtown woman faces felony theft and embezzlement charges after a Charles County grand jury indicted her for allegedly stealing between $25,000 and $100,000 from a nonprofit organization over nearly two years. Nichole Renee Keihn, 43, is accused of misappropriating funds while serving in a fiduciary role at The Promise Resource Center.
According to the indictment, Keihn is alleged to have engaged in a continuing theft scheme between Aug. 23, 2022, and June 4, 2024, involving U.S. currency from The Promise Resource Center Inc. Charging documents state that Keihn held a position of trust with the organization and that the funds were allegedly taken contrary to her fiduciary responsibilities. The indictment further alleges that the misappropriation spanned nearly 22 months before it was discovered.
Keihn faces two criminal charges stemming from the alleged theft. The primary charge of theft scheme involving $25,000 to under $100,000 carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. Additionally, the embezzlement charge of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary carries a maximum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment and a $10,000 fine under Maryland law.
Court records show that Keihn failed to appear for a discovery status hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, before Judge William R. Greer Jr. Judge Greer then issued a bench warrant for her arrest and ordered her held without bond. Authorities served the warrant on Sept. 22, 2025, and Keihn appeared before the court the following day for a bail review hearing.
Following the bail review on Sept. 23, 2025, Keihn was released on personal recognizance. Judge Monise A. Stephenson scheduled a discovery status hearing for Sept. 30, 2025, to address ongoing legal proceedings. A pretrial conference is set for Nov. 6, 2025, with a jury trial scheduled to begin Nov. 19, 2025.
The Promise Resource Center is identified as the victim organization in court documents, though specific details about the nonprofit’s mission and services have not been disclosed in those filings.
Embezzlement cases involving fiduciaries are subject to enhanced legal scrutiny because they involve allegations of violating trust relationships. According to the indictment, Keihn’s position within the organization gave her access to financial resources and responsibility for proper handling of funds, which she is accused of misappropriating for unauthorized purposes.
Judge Greer presided over the initial failure to appear proceedings, while Judge Stephenson handled subsequent hearings and will oversee the discovery process. The case also appeared before Judge Makeba Gibbs for a concurrent discovery status hearing scheduled for Sept. 30, 2025. A motion hearing is set for Oct. 17, 2025, before Judge Greer.
The State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County is prosecuting the charges. The indictment represents formal allegations brought by a grand jury after reviewing evidence presented by prosecutors. Grand jury proceedings remain confidential, protecting investigative details and witness testimony.
All proceedings will take place in Charles County Circuit Court in La Plata. The jury trial scheduled for Nov. 19, 2025, is set to determine whether Keihn is guilty or not guilty of the charges.
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