AAPD Case 17-3517: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Declines Embezzlement Charges Against Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou — “Clearly Civil” and “Lack of Crime Elements” (February 7, 2018)
On February 7, 2018, the Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney's Office declined to authorize embezzlement charges against Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou in Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) Case 17-3517.
The separate determinations, issued by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Craig A. Childers, followed Detective Bradley Rougeau's July 20, 2017 arrest-warrant requests. Both forms identify “Lack of crime elements” as the reason for denial.
In his written explanation, Prosecutor Childers stated that there was insufficient evidence to establish probable cause for criminal charges. He cited the existing power of attorney authorizing withdrawals from the parents' bank accounts and noted that money had moved into and out of those accounts for years.
The determination specifically states:
“Suspect had power of attorney of parent's bank account(s). Power of attorney specifically allowed the withdraw of funds.”
Prosecutor Childers concluded:
“Pending civil litigation is ongoing and this matter is clearly civil and does not rise to level of criminal culpability.”
The determination further states:
“Conferred with APA Emmons and agreed that criminal charges are not appropriate.”
February 7, 2018 — Prosecutorial Denials
The documents below reproduce the separate determinations for Dr. Foerster and Dr. Petrou, including the prosecutor's written explanation and the decision not to authorize criminal charges.
February 7, 2018 — Separate prosecutorial determinations declining embezzlement charges against Dr. Foerster and Dr. Petrou in AAPD Case 17-3517.
Related Documentary Record — Original AAPD Investigation and Durable Power of Attorney (2017)
During the March 7, 2017 interview, Dr. Myria Petrou provided Detective Bradley Rougeau with the written durable power of attorney governing Maria and Petros Petrou's Merrill Lynch accounts and repeatedly maintained that the matter was a civil dispute rather than a criminal offense.
AAPD Case 17-3517 Documentary Chronology
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Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.