by Mike Bunge
WAVERLY, Iowa - A mother and son have been charged with financial exploitation of older individuals.
Renee Lynne Owens, 49 of Waverly, and Jonathon Paul Owens, 27 of Charles City, are both accused of spending money belonging to Renee's parents/Jonathon's grandparents for their own personal benefit.
Court documents state Renee Owens got Power of Attorney over her parents in May 2025. Investigators say between that time and the end of March 2026, Owens withdrew $34,410.47 from her parents' accounts to spend on herself. Owens allegedly spend the money on streaming services, gas station charges, Tik Tok Shop, online gaming, veterinary bills, vehicle payments, camping, vehicle repair, retail shopping, and cash withdrawals.
Jonathon Owens allegedly spent $4,131.91 of his grandparents' money on online gaming, veterinary bills, and vehicle repair charges.
Jonathon Owens has pleaded not guilty. No trial date has been set. Renee Owens has not entered a plea.
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Mother and son accused of financially exploiting elderly northeast Iowa couple
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