MAYFIELD, Ohio — Former village services director Scott Sipos has been indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury on charges of theft in the line of duty, fraud and two other crimes.

Sipos was fired on June 14 following an investigation into his activities. It is alleged that he improperly and illegally used village-issued credit cards and vendor accounts, and failed to properly account for time spent away from his office.

According to an Oct. 24 statement from Mayor Brenda Bodnar, Mayfield Village Police, after allegations were made, began an investigation into Sipos’ activities on May 29, 2024.

Sipos was placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation and was fired shortly afterward.

The police department then referred the case to the Cuyahoga County District Attorney’s Office.

An indictment means that sufficient evidence has been found to formally charge a suspect and a criminal case has begun to move toward trial.

The release said the village will have no further comment while charges are pursued.

A 1992 graduate of Mayfield High School, Sipos had worked for the village services department since 1993. He was a foreman when Bodnar tabbed it in March 2021 to lead the department.

Sipos was replaced by Frank Stupczy, who was sworn in at Bodnar on August 19.

Stupczy has worked for the Village of Mayfield since 2006. He started part-time and became a full-time employee in 2013.

Stupczy has a master’s degree in public administration and is a certified arborist. He previously worked as Sipos’ deputy service manager and was acting service director while Sipos was on leave.

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