An elderly Louisiana couple’s bank accounts showed 61 disputed ATM withdrawals totaling $61,000. Investigators accused their caregiver of taking the money, but she maintained that the withdrawals were authorized payments for her work.
Latoya Chalmers had access to both victims’ debit cards and personal identification numbers while caring for them in Shreveport. During a police interview, she acknowledged making repeated withdrawals and depositing money into her personal bank account, according to the Shreveport Police Department.
One of the victims challenged her explanation, telling detectives that Chalmers had permission to use the accounts only for groceries and medication. Investigators also obtained surveillance footage showing her conducting seven of the disputed withdrawals…