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Hamilton support worker charged after allegedly stealing $277K from clients with developmental disabilities

(5 months ago)
Chris Fox
Apple-newsToronto

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Pamela Ellis, a 44-year-old support worker employed by a Hamilton agency, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. She allegedly stole $277,000 from multiple vulnerable clients with developmental disabilities at Community Living Hamilton over a two-year period (Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2025) by accessing their bank accounts under the guise of financial assistance.

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  1. 1 Dec. 15, 2022 - Jan. 16, 2025: The alleged fraud took place.
  2. 2 Pamela Ellis was arrested following a lengthy investigation.
  3. 3 Pamela Ellis was charged with fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
  • Pamela Ellis has been arrested and charged.
  • Police are continuing their investigation and urging anyone with information to come forward.
What: A support worker, Pamela Ellis, was charged with fraud and possession of property obtained by crime for allegedly stealing $277,000 from clients with developmental disabilities.
When: Over a two-year period that spanned from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 16, 2025.
Where: Hamilton, Ontario.
Why: The accused allegedly diverted funds from clients' bank accounts for her own personal use, exploiting her position of trust while assisting them with finances.
How: Pamela Ellis, while providing care for vulnerable residents of Community Living Hamilton, accessed their bank accounts and allegedly diverted $277,000 for personal use.

Pamela Ellis, a 44-year-old support worker employed by a Hamilton agency, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. She allegedly stole $277,000 from multiple vulnerable clients with developmental disabilities at Community Living Hamilton over a two-year period (Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2025) by accessing their bank accounts under the guise of financial assistance.