Philly caregiver accused of stealing $5K from 3 clients in Montco

By Briana Smith

AMBLER, Pa. (WPVI) -- Montgomery Township police are looking for 36-year-old Kavena Stover of Philadelphia, who was charged with financial exploitation of an older adult and other related charges.

Detectives say she allegedly stole $5,000 from three victims while working as a caregiver in Montgomery County.

"I gave her the key," said 95-year-old David Porinchak of Ambler, Pa. "I gave her the combination to the garage. In terms of trust, there was no reason not to trust her."

Porinchak says he depended on Stover as a caregiver last year.

Porinchak says she assisted him with physical therapy, drove him to doctors' appointments, and maintained his home in Ambler.

"At 94, it was important to have somebody here," said Porinchak.

But Porinchak says that suddenly, Stover stopped showing up. Months later, police notified Porinchak about her charges.

"Very, very disappointed," said Porinchak. "To do that not only for me, but for others to take advantage of elderly people."

Detective Todd Walter says Stover allegedly committed the crimes while working for two home care agencies in Lower Merion from September 2024 through January 2025.

The other two victims are 66 years old and 88 years old. 

"They put their money away for their golden years, and now someone is coming and taking it from them," said Detective Walter. "I find that troubling."

Detective Walter says Stover allegedly used their credit cards to pay rent at a Philadelphia property, for car rentals and insurance, groceries and tickets at Thrillz in King of Prussia.

"She's the one who is supposed to be a trusted person, going into these people's houses and taking care of them, and she's exploiting them," said Detective Walter.

Detective Walter advises loved ones to monitor their elderly family members' finances and verify who enters their home. He also provided tips to the agencies on how to vet applicants before hiring.

As Porinchak prepares to celebrate his 96th birthday on Friday, he says honesty is the best policy, and he would like to sit down with Stover.

"Try to get her reasons for this," said Porinchak. "Why she would act like this, and what could be done somehow to make restitution, perhaps?"

Stover responded by phone, saying she did not commit any of these crimes and has no further comment.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact police at 215-362-2301. 

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