State Employee Charged In Alleged Scheme Targeting Seniors

Authorities have charged a former Michigan government employee with multiple felonies after he allegedly tried to scam elderly women he was entrusted to protect.

What a Michigan Adult Protective Services Employee Does

Understanding the role of a Michigan Adult Protective Services (APS) employee is essential to grasping the severity of a crime committed against the very individuals they are charged with protecting.

A Michigan Adult Protective Services (APS) employee is responsible for investigating reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving vulnerable adults age 18 and older, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. APS agents work for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to assess risk, provide intervention and protective services, and promote client safety while supporting individuals in remaining in the least restrictive environment possible.

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Authorities Say State Worker Targeted Elderly Women

According to WOODTV, Derek Plumb, a former MDHHS employee with APS, is accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from three elderly women and attempting to use forged documents to transfer the deeds of their homes to himself.

One of the victims stated that she developed a friendship with Plumb, who would frequently visit her home after work at the MDHHS to help with household tasks and drive her on errands.

Plumb allegedly forged a Lady Bird deed that would have transferred ownership of one victim’s home to him upon her death. Plumb reportedly canceled the deed after being confronted

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Authorities allege that Plumb has ties to four Lady Bird deeds. If convicted on the charges, he faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years.

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