Caregiver Sentenced for Elder Theft | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

A Baltimore caregiver, Danielle Lucas, 52, has been sentenced to four years in prison—minus time served—for stealing from her elderly resident, using the woman’s bank account to pay her own rent on two separate occasions. The victim, a 90-something resident at Taylor & Jackie Assisted Living, only discovered the theft when she was hospitalized and reported suspicions. Lucas pleaded guilty in June 2026 and must also pay back over $3,000 and serve three years of supervised probation. This case underscores the critical need for oversight in elder care and the consequences when trust is betrayed…