Kimberly Michelle Ferguson, 58 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she stole $28,416 from an elderly woman from September 2022 until May 2024.

Reports said that Ferguson had fiduciary duty of the victim’s banking account when she used the funds illegally for personal gain.

Authorities added that Ferguson had acted as the 78 year-old victim’s caretaker during the theft.

Ferguson is charged with felony theft by taking and exploitation of the elderly.