Woman Admits to Stealing Over $70,000 From Homeless Individuals in Government Checks
A former employee of a San Diego homeless center pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud July 20 for stealing over $70,000 in government checks meant for the homeless.
Charisse Elaine Alexander, 55, worked at the San Diego Day Center for Homeless Adults—also known as the Neil Good Day Center—in April 2021, where she stole checks with the assistance of her then-boyfriend until January 2023, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Ms. Alexander agreed to make full restitution for the $73,466.43 stolen, authorities reported Thursday.
“This crime victimized dozens of individuals, many of whom may not know that they had their checks stolen,” U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman said in the press release. “This defendant exploited a position of trust and caused financial hardship to those least able to go without their retirement benefits, veteran’s pensions, tax returns, and public aid.”…