Deta Jo Wright
FLORENCE-The Florence Police Department released a statement concerning the arrest of one suspect who has been charged with Financial Exploitation of the Eldery 1st Degree:
“During the time frame from December 2021, to March of 2022, $8,780.77 was taken from an 88 year old female in bad health.
After an investigation, Deta Jo Wright, of Muscle Shoals, was charged with Financial Exploitation of the Elderly 1st Degree,
Theft in the 1st degree, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card. Wright was one of the victim’s caretakers.
Wright used the victim’s debit card to make personal purchases at several local Shoals area business. Multiple gift cards were purchased as well as getting cash back. Thanks to a family member monitoring the victim’s bank statements it was
reported to police.
Wright is being held at the Lauderdale County Detention Center on a $151,000.00 bond.
*Deta Jo Wright is innocent until proven guilty*”
Sergeant Cliff Billingsley
Florence Police Department
