Minneapolis chief communications officer Adam Fetcher out amid possible criminal charges
Investigators say he allegedly used stolen cards for a $481 kratom purchase, and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is reviewing possible charges.
- City Operations Officer Margaret Anderson Kelliher fired Minneapolis chief communications officer Adam Fetcher on Monday, July 1, amid a pending criminal case involving theft and fraudulent charges.
- Fetcher allegedly stole cash and credit cards from three City employees after returning from a nine-week substance abuse treatment program in mid-April, using the funds for Kratom purchases.
- Store manager Hamza Zamara said staff helped investigators identify Fetcher after a victim reported unauthorized charges at Minneapolis Tobacco and Vapor, with employees confronting him and recording his license plate.
- The Hennepin County Attorney confirmed the case "has been submitted for charging consideration and is currently under review," with possible felony-level charges pending.
- Fetcher, who served as deputy press secretary for President Barack Obama, joined the City as its first chief communications officer in July 2025, earning $186,000 annually.
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Obama Aide Fired Over Theft, Kratom Drug Probe in Minneapolis
Adam Fetcher, a 42-year-old former deputy national press secretary for the Obama administration, was fired from his $186,495-a-year job as Minneapolis's chief communications officer on July 1 after police investigated him for allegedly stealing cash and credit cards from three coworkers to buy kratom at a nearby smoke shop. Minneapolis police have submitted a case file to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office seeking criminal charges. A spokesma…
Obama Official Facing Arrest - Mind-Boggling Charges
It seems life has gotten more complicated for a former official who worked for then-President Barack Obama. And it doesn’t look like things are going to improve anytime soon. Adam Fetcher, 42, a deputy press secretary in the Obama administration, was fired from his communications job with the city of Minneapolis last week after allegedly stealing cash and credit cards from fellow city employees to purchase kratom, an herbal supplement sometimes …
Ex-Obama Press Aide Fired After Alleged $481 Kratom Buy With Stolen Card
Ex-Obama Press Aide Fired After Alleged $481 Kratom Buy With Stolen Card A former Obama administration press aide is out of a top City Hall job in Minneapolis after police opened an investigation into alleged theft and credit card fraud involving his co-workers. Adam Fetcher, 42, had been serving as Minneapolis’ chief communications officer. The city fired him after allegations surfaced that cash and credit cards were taken from desks and purses…
Former Obama Spox Fired from Top Minneapolis Job for Alleged Theft from Fellow Staffers
A former Obama press secretary was fired from his chief communications role for Minneapolis, accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from fellow staffers to fuel his habit for kratom, an herbal “gas station” drug with addictive properties.
Former Obama Staffer Dismissed Over Allegations of Theft to Purchase Kratom
Adam Fetcher, previously a deputy press secretary under Obama, was let go from his role in Minneapolis following accusations of misappropriating funds. His alleged actions involved using stolen cash and credit cards for kratom purchases. The post Former Obama Staffer Dismissed Over Allegations of Theft to Purchase Kratom appeared first on News Addicts.
Ex-Obama Aide Fired For Allegedly Stealing Cash, Credit Cards To Buy Kratom
Adam Fetcher, 42, a former deputy press secretary in the Obama administration, was fired from his position as Chief Communications Officer for the City of Minneapolis on July 1 in connection with alleged thefts of cash and credit cards. Fetcher had served in the role for approximately one year after being appointed by Mayor Jacob Frey in July 2025 as the city’s first cabinet-level communications director. In this position, Fetcher earned an annu…
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