Moro woman charged with exploiting disabled person financially

East Alton police charge woman with exploiting disabled person, allegedly taking over $500

By Scott Cousins

Moro woman charged with exploiting disabled person, several charged with passing bad checks.

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EDWARDSVILLE — A Moro woman was charged Thursday with the financial exploitation of a disabled person.

 The 51-year-old suspect was charged on Nov. 21 with financial exploitation of a person with a disability and theft, both Class 3 felonies.

The East Alton Police Department presented the case.

According to court documents, between July 1-Oct. 9, 2022, the suspect obtained by deception control of the property of a disabled person, specifically between $300-$5,000 cash; and took in excess of $500 from the victim.

Court records show the suspect has an extensive criminal history, including multiple drug-related arrests and convictions going back to 2004, had an active warrant and was on conditional discharge in a Jersey County case.

She was ordered released from custody.

Alton woman faces burglary, credit card fraud charges

A 38-year-old Alton woman was charged with burglary, a Class 3 felony; and unlawful use of a credit or debit card, a Class 4 felony.

The Alton Police Department presented the case.

According to court documents, on Sept. 1, the suspect allegedly entered a Kia Sedona in the 2400 block of Sanford Avenue, Alton, to commit theft; and used a credit or debit card taken from the vehicle to purchase items valued in excess of $300 at various gas stations.

She was ordered released from custody.

These individuals have only been charged and remain innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All charges may not be reported.

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