MATTOON, Ill. (WAND)- Mattoon police arrested a woman on charges of financial exploitation of the elderly.
Police arrested Heidi L. Wilson, 39, on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Officers said she became Power of Attorney over a senior with numerous health issues.
Wilson is accused of then embezzling approximately $25,000 from the man.
According to police, Wilson is also alleged to have completed documents naming herself as the beneficiary on the victim's life insurance policy.
Wilson has since been taken to the Coles County Jail.
