kpix-masthead kcbs-black-masthead

Elder Abuse

Samantha Pham (Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office)

Woman Sentenced In ‘Sweetheart Scam’ Of Elderly Campbell Man

A 30-year-old woman was sentenced Friday for swindling a 67-year-old Campbell man who considered her his fiancée out of thousands of dollars, losing his home in the process.

2013/05/31

(CBS)

Prominent Oakland Banker Charged With Swindling Clients For $1.4M

A veteran banker who heads a merchant association in Oakland’s upscale Montclair neighborhood has been charged with swindling at least five clients out of more than $1.4 million.

2013/05/29

(CBS)

Caretaker Accused Of Beating Elderly Millbrae Man With Walker To Stand Trial

A caretaker accused of hitting an elderly Millbrae man on the head with his own walker, causing serious injuries, will stand trial on assault and elder abuse charges, according to San Mateo County prosecutors.

2013/05/24

Alameda County Superior Court Judge Paul Seeman. (CBS)

Alameda County Judge Resigns Amid Charges He Stole $1.6M From Neighbor

An Alameda County Superior Court judge who is facing 32 felony counts for allegedly stealing at least $1.6 million from his elderly neighbor in the Berkeley Hills has agreed to resign.

2013/03/21

Richard Romer. (CBS)

Vallejo Man Accused Of Hiding Dad’s Dead Body, Cashed Pension Checks

A Vallejo man and his girlfriend face multiple charges after authorities said they hid his father’s dead body for at least two years and collected his pension checks.

2012/12/27

Marianita Capra (Mill Valley Police Dept.)

Manager Of Marin Elderly Home To Be Arraigned On Fraud, Abuse Charges

The manager of an assisted-living facility in Mill Valley who was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of fraud, identity theft and financial elder abuse of a resident is scheduled to be arraigned in Marin County Superior Court on Christmas Eve.

2012/12/07

(CBS)

Manager Of Mill Valley Assisted-Living Home Arrested For Elder Abuse

Mill Valley police arrested the manager of an assisted living facility Wednesday on suspicion of fraud, identity theft and financial elder abuse of a resident.

2012/12/06

Matthew Messier, Elizabeth Regalado (Pleasanton Police Dept.)

Police Commander Arrested, Wife Sought In Pleasanton Elder Abuse Case

Pleasanton police arrested a former Pinole police commander Friday and were seeking his wife on suspicion of defrauding an elderly man.

2012/11/16

(CBS)

Redwood City Teen Arrested For Burglary, Elder Abuse

Police have arrested an 18-year-old employee at the Woodside Terrace Senior Living complex in Redwood City on suspicion of burglary and elder abuse.

2012/10/10

(CBS)

ConsumerWatch: Feds Warn Seniors About Investment Scams

The U.S. Department of Justice is warning seniors to watch out for investment fraud schemes. According to the agency, it’s a type of crime that is surging as a result of the recession.

2012/10/09

more

Listen Live!