Beaver Dam woman allegedly steals $30,000 while acting as victim’s caregiver

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – A Beaver Dam woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing $30,000 while acting as the victim’s caregiver.

According to a uniform citation, on Tuesday, an Ohio County detective was contacted regarding transactions flagged on a bank account involving $30,000.

Authorities say the victim stated 54-year-old Jennifer Patton of Beaver Dam had been acting as his caregiver.

According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, the victim stated Patton had access to his bank card and that he had not given permission to withdraw $30,000.

Deputies say Patton admitted to using the $30,000 for gambling.

Patton faces charges of theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others between $10,000 and $1,000,000 and knowingly exploit adult by person over $300.

She remains at the Ohio County Detention Center.