Former Florida Property Manager Arrested in Six-Figure HOA Embezzlement Scheme
A former property management bookkeeper in Florida has been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $200,000 from homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to fund a lavish lifestyle. Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, 46, of Miramar, turned herself in to authorities on April 9, 2026, following a manhunt by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
The Allegations: Luxury Trips and Plastic Surgery
According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Gonzalez used her position at Avant-Garde Property Management to gain access to HOA bank accounts. Investigators allege that she wrote checks to herself and used the stolen funds for personal expenses, including:
- Plastic surgery
- Lavish vacations and trips
- High-end shopping
How the Scheme Worked
To conceal the thefts, Gonzalez allegedly employed several deceptive accounting practices. Investigators found that she created fake invoices and ledger entries to hide the missing funds. She is accused of forging the signatures of authorized account holders to facilitate the unauthorized transfers.
Victimized Associations
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office identified two specific victims in this scheme:
- The Whitemarsh Reserve Homeowners Association
- The Dunes of Hutchinson Island
Legal Consequences and Charges
Gonzalez faces a massive legal battle with a total of 124 felony charges. The specific warrants issued for her arrest include:
- Embezzlement: 59 counts
- Uttering False Instruments: 61 counts
- Grand Theft: Two counts
- Fraud (exceeding $50,000): Two counts
Her total bond has been set at $1,350,000. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek noted that Gonzalez had been “ducking” authorities and attempted to buy time before eventually reaching out through a bondsman and an attorney to surrender.
Key Takeaways
- Suspect: Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, 46.
- Amount Stolen: Nearly $200,000.
- Method: Forged signatures and fake ledger entries.
- Employer: Avant-Garde Property Management.
- Outcome: 124 felony charges and a $1.35 million bond.
Looking Ahead
In the wake of these arrests, multiple HOAs are now conducting their own internal audits to ensure financial security and identify if other associations were targeted. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage anyone who believes their HOA may have been a victim of similar activity to contact them immediately.