Caregiver Arrested for Alleged Theft of $24,000 from Alzheimer’s Patient to Fund Gambling
A caregiver in Miami-Dade has been arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $24,000 from an Alzheimer's patient to fund her gambling habit at South Florida casinos. The caregiver, Charlotte Butler, was an authorized signer on the victim's bank account and reportedly…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 17, 2026 —
MIAMI-DADE, FL – Authorities have arrested a caregiver in Miami-Dade on charges of allegedly stealing approximately $24,000 from an Alzheimer’s patient. The funds are believed to have been used to support a gambling habit at South Florida casinos.
The caregiver, identified as Charlotte Butler, was an authorized signatory on the victim’s bank account. According to reports, Butler allegedly made regular cash withdrawals from casino ATMs. These transactions reportedly align with records from casino player accounts, suggesting a pattern of financial activity linked to gambling.
The alleged theft amounts to roughly $24,000. The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the timeline of the alleged offenses and the specific casinos involved have not been publicly released at this time. The arrest follows an investigation into financial discrepancies related to the victim’s accounts.
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