TECUMSEH - The Johnson County attorney’s office has filed two separate cases alleging financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
58-year-old Gary Vaughn of Auburn is accused over taking $60,000 from his elderly mother’s bank account and leaving her with unpaid bills at an assisted living facility in Johnson County.
A Feb. 14 hearing is set for Vaughn who has been living at his mother’s Auburn residence.
Johnson County Attorney Rick Smith has also filed a felony charge of terroristic threats against Dale Johnson, 58, of Tecumseh.
Court records say Johnson’s mother, Darlene Johnson, told deputies she is certain her grown, live-in children are stealing from her.
Nebraska adult protective services later told deputies a phone conversation was overheard in which Johnson is heard to threatening to “smack” his mother, if she claims he is stealing.
Johnson’s sister, 53-year-old Brenda Laflin of Tecumseh shares power of attorney with Dale Johnson. Laflin is charged with stealing $1,850 from her mother.
Court records say she told investigators she used the money to pay her personal medical bills. Laflin is the subject of an arrest warrant issued Wednesday.
Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Alleged In Johnson County
