A 55-year-old La Crosse woman was arrested Dec. 22 for a felony drunken driving offense after she reportedly drove more more 30 mph over the speed limit on Rose Street
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.