NEWTON (AP) — A woman has been accused of stealing from the account of a central Iowa nursing home resident.
Jasper County Court records say 36-year-old Christan Maddison is charged with dependent adult abuse-exploitation. A phone listed for Maddison has been disconnected. Her attorney didn’t immediately return a call Friday from The Associated Press.
A criminal complaint says Maddison, of Pella, was granted a power of attorney to handle the nursing home resident’s finances. Nearly $195,000 in annuities, investments and Social Security payments were deposited into an account managed by Maddison over 14 months.
Newton police say nearly $81,000 did go to the elderly woman’s care, leaving nearly $114,000 missing. Police say the woman’s bank noticed a change in disbursements from the account, such as $15,500 for plastic surgery and payments for tattoos.