Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Christen Ashlee Chamberlin, 20, of Carson City on charges related to fraudulently cashing over a dozen checks belonging to an elderly Incline Village woman.
Sheriff’s Office investigators said that during a time when Chamberlin worked as a caregiver for the victim, Chamberlin fraudulently cashed 15 checks from the victim’s bank account. The total amount of money Chamberlin obtained from the victim is estimated at just over $6,500.
The fraud was discovered after the victim noticed discrepancies with her account. The victim notified the Sheriff’s Office and Chamberlin’s employer.
Chamberlin was arrested on Sunday, January 25, 2015 following an investigation by deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division. She faces multiple charges including Exploitation of an Older/Vulnerable Person, Forgery, Intent to Utter a Fictitious Bill/Note/Check, and Larceny less than $3,500 from a Person 60 or Older. She is being held in the Washoe County Detention Facility on $50,000 bail.
“This arrest sends a message that the Sheriff’s Office is determined to bring justice to those who would victimize the vulnerable in our community,” Sheriff Chuck Allen said. “I commend the victim for having the courage to come forward, congratulate our Deputies for a successful investigation, and encourage anyone who is concerned about the safety and security of an elderly person to notify law enforcement immediately.”
SOURCE: WCSO.
