JERSEY SHORE, PA — A home health care worker faces multiple charges after allegedly taking a client’s vehicle without permission on several occasions.
Erika B. Kennedy, 21, of Pennsylvania, was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of automobiles and other vehicles, and abuse of a care-dependent person.
The Lycoming Regional Police Department initiated an investigation on June 2 following a report from a local home health care agency concerning the unauthorized use of a vehicle belonging to one of its clients.
The investigation determined that Kennedy, an agency employee, had allegedly taken the client’s vehicle without the owner’s knowledge or permission.
The investigating officer discovered evidence indicating that Kennedy had taken the vehicle on multiple occasions.
A felony arrest warrant was issued for Kennedy on June 15.
Kennedy subsequently surrendered to law enforcement and was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Denise Dieter.
Bail was set at $25,000, and Kennedy was released pending future court proceedings.
