KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Kalamazoo County man has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of financial elder abuse according to a news release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday, November 16.
39-year-old Craig Macauley of Kalamazoo pled guilty to three counts of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult, when he took over $45,000 of the victim’s money and property for his own purposes between 2018 and 2019.
The victim was about 77-years-old and suffered from multiple medical conditions, making her a vulnerable adult who depended on others to help her with tasks around her home, drive her to appointments, and manage her finances and medications.
Macauley used the victim’s money to purchase multiple items along with maxing out her credit cards and overdrawing her bank account.
As a part of the plea agreement, Macauley agreed to waive all rights to items seized by special agents of the Department of Attorney General to include a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Truck, a 2017 Kawasaki ATV, and a 14k yellow gold diamond ring.
Macauley also agreed to waive his rights to the victim’s home, after it was determined he had her place his name on the deed.
Additionally, Macauley paid $10,000 up front in restitution for the victim and has until his sentencing date to pay the remaining $20,000 in restitution.
He is scheduled for sentencing on September 11, 2023.
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