Ohio police: Nursing home employees stole more than $300,000 from residents

An Ohio woman who worked at a nursing home is accused of stealing more than $300,000 from dozens of nursing home residents, according to police.

An extensive survey revealed Christina WilliamsThe Goshen Township Police Department, 51, was involved in a robbery spree that spanned several years at Loveland’s Venetian Gardens, stealing funds from the accounts of more than 50 residents, the Goshen Township Police Department said in a news release Thursday, Feb. 12.

Williams, of Colerain, was employed as Nursing Home Business Office Manageraccording to police.

Police said Williams was arrested in May 2025 after receiving a tip that “a former employee was suspected of stealing funds from residents’ accounts.”

Last week, a Clermont County grand jury indicted Williams on 56 separate counts of felony theft, according to authorities.

It was unclear whether Williams retained an attorney after her arrest or whether she entered any plea.

The investigation into the Venetian Gardens theft was led by Detective Sgt. Goshen Chris McMillanAccording to police, he spent “hundreds of hours” helping more than 50 nursing home residents whose money was stolen.

Police said the detective pored through reams of financial records and prepared “essentially dozens of individual cases spanning several years.”

“His persistence, attention to detail and commitment to the victims were instrumental in moving this case forward,” the police department added.

Venetian Gardens staff also cooperated with police during the investigation, according to authorities. Venetian Gardens did not immediately respond to inquiries and requests for comment. us weekly Friday, February 13th.

The nursing home is a 24/7 facility that provides short-term and long-term care to residents, according to its website.

It has room for 99 residents and offers a range of services including “skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, intravenous therapy” and memory care.

In Ohio, potential penalties Theft conviction Ohio criminal defense law firm Patituce & Associates says the exact amount depends on how much was stolen in a particular case.

The law firm said online that aggravated larceny occurs when the amount involved exceeds $150,000.

The law firm said that if the amount of the theft exceeds $150,000 but is less than $750,000, the theft is considered a third-degree felony and is punishable by up to three years in prison upon conviction. Defendants may also face fines of up to $10,000.

The Goshen Police Department said officers are continuing to investigate the theft at Venetian Gardens.

“The Goshen Police Department is committed to protecting the vulnerable members of our community and ensuring that those responsible for criminal activity are held fully accountable,” the department said.

It is a serious crime when a nursing home employee is suspected of stealing a resident’s property, credit card, debit card or checkbook forms of financial abuseaccording to Ohio-based Stuckey Firm, LLC.

If you are experiencing abuse or suspect someone you know is experiencing abuse, you can call the Elder Care Locator at (800) 677-1116 and speak with a specially trained operator who can refer you to a local agency that can help. The Eldercare Locator accepts calls Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.