Stratford Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing Checks From Client: PD

WESTPORT, CT — A 42-year-old Stratford woman, who police said was working as a home health aide, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday charging her with identity theft in connection with the theft of checks from a Westport client, authorities said.

Latonya Still was charged with two counts of second-degree identity theft, after Westport police said she stole two checks from the client, made them out to herself, and forged the client's signature. The checks, which totaled $750, were cashed in Bridgeport, according to police.

"When the complainant confronted Ms. Still, she purportedly admitted to forging
and cashing the checks," Westport police said in a statement. "However, when interviewed by the investigating detective, she denied the allegation."

Police obtained a warrant for Still's arrest, and on Tuesday she was arrested by members of the Trumbull Police Department and turned over to Westport officers.

Still was released after posting bond on bail of $20,000, and she is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on July 21.