Amador County District Attorney Files Felony Complaint Against Business Owner
AMADOR COUNTY, CA — “The District Attorney has filed a felony complaint charging Gregory Paul Brotherton with the following violations: Penal Code section 487(a) – Grand Theft; Penal Code section 532 – Theft by False Pretense; Penal Code section 368(d)(1) – Theft of An Elder/Dependent Adult; and Penal Code section 459-1st – Residential Burglary. Separate enhancements are alleged pursuant to Penal Code section 186.11 – Fraud/Embezzlement Over $100,000.
The charges affect the property of a 93-year-old Amador County resident and client of the defendant’s business.
Chief Assistant District Attorney Caitlin Casey stated that prosecutors were very concerned about any use of funds belonging to the victim from being used to obtain bail and had obtained a court order requiring a hearing examining the source of any funds. The defendant will be arraigned on November 6th at 8:30 a.m.
Anyone who believes they have information related to this investigation, or other potential victims (including next of kin) is encouraged to contact the Amador County Sheriff’s Department.”
