Former Eufaula nursing home employee arrested after allegedly making fraudulent transactions from 84 residents
An investigation into forgery and theft at Crowne Nursing Home in Eufaula culminated in the arrest of a former employee today, police said in a press release.
Rebecca Jo Allen, 49, of Hurtsboro was arrested for Theft of Property 1st Degree, Forgery 3rd degree and Financial Exploitation of Elderly 1st degree.
Allen is accused of making fraudulent transactions from 84 victim residents at the home. The transactions totaled $20,830. Allen is currently incarcerated at the Eufaula City Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
The case remains under investigation with other jurisdictions and additional charges may be pending.
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