Crime & Safety
Decatur Woman Arrested for Fraud, Forgery
Dunwoody Police say Terry Sawyer wrote checks to herself from a 92-year-old victim's account while acting as his caregiver.
A Decatur woman has been arrested by Dunwoody Police for fraud, forgery and elder exploitation.
Terry Sawyer was reportedly working as a caregiver to the 92-year-old victim prior to his death, according to police. During her employment, Sawyer allegedly wrote checks to herself from the victim’s checkbook.
She allegedly continued to use the victim’s credit cards after his death.
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Sawyer has been charged with financial transaction card fraud, third-degree forgery and elder exploitation.
Dunwoody Police Department is reminding residents to be careful when selecting a caregiver and seeking the public’s help to identify other potential victims who may have been involved with Sawyer. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Lauda at 678-382-6914.
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>>Terry Sawyer of Decatur was arrested by Dunwoody Police. Credit: Dunwoody Police Department
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