Showing posts with label theft by exploitation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label theft by exploitation. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Attorney General Jackley Announces Texas Couple Convicted By Jury on Theft Charges

Attorney General Marty Jackley | Atty. Gen. Marty Jackley Official Website

By Press Release
Apr 15, 2024
 

South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley has announced that a Texas couple has been convicted of a combined six charges in connection with stealing or attempting to steal the property of another person.

A Bon Homme County jury Wednesday convicted Richard Spry, 82, of two felony counts of Grand Theft and one felony count of Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft. Susan Spry, 75, was convicted of separate felony counts of Grand Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft as well as one misdemeanor count of Theft by Exploitation. Both individuals are from League City, Texas.

The two were convicted of stealing money or property from an adult who was elderly or had a disability. The thefts ranged from $100,000 to $500,000 and included money from bank accounts and possession of vehicles.

“These two defendants preyed on a vulnerable member of our society,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Thank you to the Attorney General’s Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit for investigating and prosecuting this case, and to the jury for its just verdict.”

Sentencing for both individuals is scheduled for July 9. Richard Spry faces a maximum combined sentence of 27 years and Susan Spry faces a maximum combined sentence of 26 years. Both defendants remain out on bond.

The case was investigated and prosecuted by the Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit of the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Original source can be found here.

Full Article & Source:
Attorney General Jackley Announces Texas Couple Convicted By Jury on Theft Charges

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Fort Collins couple indicted in SD elder financial abuse case

PIERRE, S.D. — A grand jury in South Dakota has indicted a Colorado couple on charges of financial elder abuse.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said Tuesday that 62-year-old Sandra Lee Pazen and 63-year-old Paul Damon Pazen, both of Fort Collins, were indicted by a Butte County grand jury.

Sandra Pazen faces one felony count of theft by exploitation with a value of between $5,000 and $100,000. Paul Pazen faces one felony count of receiving stolen property with a value of between $5,000 and $100,000, and two felony counts of grand theft.

The charge against Sandra Pazen alleges she took funds from an elderly relative in an amount within the statutory limits. Paul Pazen is accused of receiving and taking funds from an individual within the statutory limits.

Both are due in court March 16.

Full Article & Source:
Fort Collins couple indicted in SD elder financial abuse case