Brookville man accused of embezzling from Cracker Barrel

A former Cracker Barrel manager is accused of embezzling more than $2,000 from the restaurant in Middletown.

Douglas Criffield, 46, of Brookville was arrested on Friday afternoon on suspicion of theft for stealing $2,074 from the country-themed restaurant at 3280 Towne Blvd. over the past few years, according to police.

The theft had been investigated by Cracker Barrel's regional loss prevention department, and according to a Middletown police report, Criffield allegedly had been "voiding receipts and taking small amounts of money over the period of several years."

Criffield pleaded not guilty Monday during an arraignment in Middletown Municipal Court. His case was also bound over to the Butler County grand jury.

Criffield is out of jail on his own recognizance, according to court officials.

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Michael D. Pitman

Michael D. Pitman had been a reporter in southwest Ohio since 1999. He covered local governments in Warren and Butler counties, as well as state and national issues. He last covered the city of Hamilton before his retirement on Dec. 31, 2025.