Overview
- Prosecutors, which announced the case Wednesday, June 17, 2026, arrested Adam Walker and charged him with one felony count each of grand theft by an employee or agent and forgery over $950.
- Authorities say Walker opened a foundation bank account listing himself as the sole signer and systematically transferred $82,914.24 in foundation funds into his personal accounts.
- Investigators allege he tried to hide the transfers by creating fake reimbursement records and forged receipts during audits.
- Prosecutors reported the diverted money was spent on personal costs, including online gambling, mortgage payments and an RV loan, and the case is being co‑prosecuted by the California DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section and the Los Angeles County DA.
- Walker has denied wrongdoing in prior reporting, the International Association of Fire Fighters suspended him in 2024, and the case will move to arraignment as officials stress the charges are allegations and donors and injured firefighters may face reputational and financial harm.