Two arrested in possible elderly exploitation

THOMASVILLE — Two individuals were arrested after both were suspected of elderly exploitation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

LaRoy and Eunice Scruggs, both 67, 109 Crestwood Drive, were arrested after a GBI investigation into possible elderly exploitation.

The two are suspected of taking approximately $85,000 from a  family member who resides in Thomas County, according to the GBI.

The exploited money is a fluid number and could change through the course of the investigation, the GBI said.

Eunice Scruggs was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with exploitation of a disabled adult and false swearing. Arrested on Feb. 19, LaRoy Scruggs was charged with exploitation of a disabled adult. 

The case is active, according to the GBI. 

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Two arrested in possible elderly exploitation