Eldridge couple accused of stealing from older relative

by: Linda Cook

An Eldridge couple was in custody Friday after police allege they stole thousands from an older relative, court documents say.  

Cassandra Lynn Crafton, Miles Dwayne Crafton (Scott County Jail)

Miles Crafton, 34, faces felony charges of financial exploitation of an older individual – first offense, ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, first-degree theft and money laundering – acquire property, and serious misdemeanor charges of possession of controlled substance – marijuana – second offense and unlawful possession of a prescription drug, court records show.

Cassandra Crafton, 33, faces felony charges of financial exploitation of an older individual – first offense, ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, money laundering – make property available, and first-degree theft, court records show.

Eldridge Police conducted an investigation based upon ongoing criminal conduct by means of theft, and financial exploitation of an older person (a relative,) according to arrest affidavits.

Cassandra Crafton is accused of stealing money from a relative, police allege in affidavits, which show between the dates of Nov. 1, 2022, and April 30, 2024, Cassandra Crafton took and spent about $34,187.95 for personal gain while her husband, Miles Crafton, took and spent about $22,599.10, affidavits show.

Cassandra Crafton “unlawfully electronically wire-transferred the stolen money to Miles through a cash app account while Miles Crafton also received the funds through his cash app account,” according to affidavits. Total loss was $56,787.05.

“When Miles was being arrested, he was found in possession of prescription medication not prescribed to him and he was in possession of a THC vape,” police say in affidavits.

Miles Crafton is being held on a $72,000 bond in Scott County Jail, where Cassandra Crafton is being held on a $70,000 bond. Both are set for preliminary hearings May 24 in Scott County Court.

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