Man arrested for elder abuse in Haralson County

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, deputies with the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenneth Wayne Kimball for multiple charges including Exploitation of Elder Person, Identity Theft and Financial Transaction Card Fraud.

This case began back at the end of September 2023 when a report was filed in reference to Financial Exploitation of Elder Person and Identity Theft.

The report was turned over to the Criminal Investigative Division and assigned to Sgt. Jason Bowman.

Sgt. Bowman conducted a lengthy investigation into the allegations of theft and elder abuse.

The family in this case was able to provide financial and other records to show a pattern of behavior from the offender.

The extensive documentation showed credit cards being opened and purchases being made in the victim’s name without the consent of the victim’s power of attorney.

Kenneth Wayne Kimball, a 62-year-old W/M out of Bremen Georgia now faces one count of Exploitation of Elder Person, six counts of Identity Theft and four counts of Financial Transaction Card Fraud.

“The family’s willingness to carefully collect so much documentation is the real difference in this case,” states Sheriff Stacy Williams. “I appreciate the effort of Sgt. Bowman in this case, and I commend the family for being so proactive and protective of their loved one. Crimes against the elderly are a bane to our society. Those who prey on our seniors’ citizens must be held accountable for their actions.”