Investigation of Possible Financial Abuse Ongoing
The Willows Journal has posted a report regarding police executing two search warrants in a possible elder financial abuse case. Both warrants were reportedly executed earlier this month, the first at the home of Jodene and Harry Sage, and the second at Butte Community Bank.
According to the report, no information had been given regarding the case in order to not hinder their current investigation. The investigation itself began following a complaint last month by 83-year-old Clyde Hampton in which he claimed Jodene Sage stole an undisclosed amount of money from him. The report states that authorities then seized several bank documents and some of Sage’s property in the investigation. The report states Sage was not hired by the victim in this incident, she was merely assisting him voluntarily.
Financial abuse can occur in various ways. It can leave an elderly person in financial ruin and leave them unable to recover lost financial savings. If you suspect that a facility or individual is mistreating your loved ones or somebody you may know, you should report them to law enforcement and remove your loved ones from that situation. Nobody should ever have to be forced to deal with the emotional toll that financial abuse can take on them. There are many ways you can help if you suspect financial abuse. You can contact an Arizona attorney who can assist you in gaining compensation for damages.
