Woman accused of elder exploitation

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A 45-year-old woman is behind bars on charges of elder exploitation.

Emily A. Adams of the Sardis community was booked into the Baldwin County Corrections Center Friday morning and faces four felony charges, including one count of financial exploitation of the elderly and three counts of third-degree possession of a forged instrument, authorities said.

Foley PD said they began investigating after getting a report Jan. 6 about fraudulent activity and, with the help of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Adams.

Police said Adams admitting to forging three checks belonging to a family member.

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