Woman accused of using client’s card for cash
Saturday, February 6, 2010
WATERVILLE — An East Wenatchee woman, who was working as a housekeeper for a 74-year-old man, is accused of taking his bank card and withdrawing more than $5,000 from his checking account.
The Douglas County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday charged Ruth Ann Seevers, 35, with first-degree identity theft and second-degree theft, which are both felonies.
In a police report, written by East Wenatchee Detective Dan Dieringer, the man and his son became suspicious in early December when they were going over bank statements.
Dieringer wrote that the two men went to Cashmere Valley Bank in East Wenatchee and obtained ATM surveillance video that showed Seevers using the victim’s card to withdraw money. The report said Seevers attempted to hide her face, usually her eyes. But her distinctive chin and vehicle are easily identifiable in the videos.
Dieringer’s investigation lists 21 suspected, unauthorized ATM withdrawals in amounts ranging from $100 to $300 from banks in Chelan and Douglas counties, and two purchases from retail outlets.
One of the purchases was from Discount Tobacco. Dieringer said in his report that the victim does not smoke, but Seevers does.
Dieringer wrote in his report that when he interviewed Seevers over the telephone, she said she had permission from the victim to use the card.
The World was unable to contact Seevers. Her preliminary appearance is scheduled for Feb. 22.
On the day that Seevers was charged in Douglas County, she was attending a Chelan County Superior Court hearing, where she was sentenced to 12 months in jail for conspiracy to unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
Michele Mihalovich: 665-1188
mihalovich@wenatcheeworld.com
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Seven (J K) says...
Lock her up!!!!
February 8, 2010 at 12:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lugnut (Lug Nut) says...
In the news of record section today she also pleaded guilty to being a meth dealer
February 8, 2010 at 4:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MADGSXR (MAD GSXR) says...
OBITUARY OF THE LATE MR. COMMON SENSE
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has
been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be
remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair;
and Maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies:
(don't spend more than you can earn)
and reliable strategies:
(adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 -year- old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job
that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
children. It declined even further when schools were required to get
parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a
student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and
wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became
contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better
treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a
burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her
lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded
in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his
daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To
Blame, and I'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
February 8, 2010 at 4:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lucy (lucy dog) says...
I agree
February 9, 2010 at 7 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Norm (Norm Messer) says...
I think there's a few threads you haven't posted the same thing in yet, MADguy.
February 9, 2010 at 2:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
joanne (joanne saliby) says...
It's usually ok to quote what someone else wrote, but that person who originated something should be given credit for it when it is quoted. This is from the Indianapolis Star in 1998 by Lori B. I believe.
February 9, 2010 at 8:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
junglefever (Chanel Hunter) says...
I hope that woman gets what she deserves....
February 11, 2010 at 9:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )