Event Brief
Palmetto Woman Charged With Draining Inmate Accounts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
Summary: Sarasota police say 48-year-old Jessica McVay, of Palmetto, stole nearly $65,000 from a jailed inmate who trusted her to handle personal affairs. Investigators arrested her Sept. 23 in Manatee County and believe other victims may exist, asking anyone who worked with McVay to come forward.
WHO: Jessica McVay, 48, of Palmetto; Sarasota police; a jailed inmate
WHAT: Charged with felony theft after allegedly draining an inmate’s accounts of nearly $65,000; investigators seek additional potential victims.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026
WHERE: Manatee County, Florida
WHY: Police allege McVay stole nearly $65,000 from an inmate who trusted her to look after her personal affairs.
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