LVMPD Foundation responds as former executive director faces theft charges

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The former executive director of two local nonprofits, Thomas Kovach Jr., faces 19 felony theft charges between 2018 and 2022, court documents show.

Kovach served as executive director of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation and Project Real, both 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Channel 13 contacted the LVMPD Foundation.

Current Executive Director Karen Marben wrote in an emailed statement:

“The LVMPD Foundation is fully cooperating with Metro and their investigation into this matter. We remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission and the community we serve.”

Marben confirmed that Kovach will serve as executive director of the foundation until early 2023.

According to tax forms, Kovach received $180,000 annually from the LVMPD Foundation and $108,000 from Project Real for serving as executive director of both nonprofits.

We have contacted Project Real for a response and are awaiting a response.

Court records show a summons was issued in lieu of an arrest.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to KTNV for the latest information.