Event Brief
Aug 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Caregiver Charged With $180K Theft From Elderly
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A 26-year-old in-home caregiver, MaryJean Small, was arrested and faces multiple felony charges after authorities said she drained more than $180,000 from an impaired elderly client over an 18-month period. Investigators cited unauthorized access to the victim’s personal and financial information, supported by bank records, ATM logs, witness statements, and retail surveillance.
WHO: MaryJean Small, 26, in-home caregiver; St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit; impaired elderly client
WHAT: Arrest and multiple felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $180,000 from an impaired elderly client using unauthorized access to the victim’s financial accounts and identifying information
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 3:53 PM ET
WHERE: St. Johns County, Florida
WHY: Authorities said Small used her position of trust to obtain the victim’s personal identifying information and access financial accounts without authorization.
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