On February 28, of this year the Plymouth Police Department received a report from a patient of the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home and nursing home staff regarding unauthorized use of the patient’s money.
Detective Sgt. Leo Mangus with the Plymouth Police Department began an investigation that revealed that 56 year old Jo A. Fisher of Plymouth, the daughter of the patient, had used the patient’s money for personal uses without authorization. The investigation also revealed that the loss exceeded $50,000.00.
A report was forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor on March 8 and a warrant for the arrest of Jo Fisher was issued on April 6. Detective Leo Mangus located and arrested Jo Fisher on April 7.
She was lodged in the Marshall County Jail with a bond set at $20,000.00 cash.
Listeners and readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
