Clarksburg woman waives hearing; accused of financial exploitation of elderly

 CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — A 53-year-old Clarksburg woman on Monday waived her right to a probable cause hearing on a charge alleging financial exploitation of an elderly person.

The waiver before Harrison Magistrate Kim Wygal sends the case against Patricia Ann Mitchell to Harrison County Circuit Court.

While serving as conservator or guardian of an individual older than 65, Mitchell had nearly $19,500 in “questionable disbursements,” Harrison Deputy Detective J.L. Cumberledge has alleged.

Mitchell reported she paid her rent, car insurance, credit cards and retail accounts with the money, Cumberledge alleged.

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