Callaway County woman accused of financially exploiting Jefferson City nursing home resident

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Callaway County woman was charged with two felonies after she allegedly stole nearly $12,000 from a Jefferson City nursing home resident during a three-year period.

Michelle Weaver, of Tebbetts, was charged on Tuesday in Cole County with financially exploiting an elderly person and misappropriating funds of an elderly nursing home resident. A $20,000 warrant was issued for her arrest on Tuesday. She was not listed on the Cole County Jail roster as of Tuesday afternoon.

The probable cause statement claims Weaver stole $11,696.13 from the victim’s bank account between April 1, 2022-March 31, 2025.

Weaver allegedly had power of attorney over the victim and declined to pay for the victim’s nursing home care, the statement says. The statement claims the victim owes Villa Marie Healthcare nearly $34,000 because of the neglected payment.

The victim gave Weaver access to her bank accounts so the victim’s bill could be paid, court documents say.

“The victim's bank records showed 234 withdrawals on the victim's joint account between 04/01/22 to 03/31/25 for a total of $11,696.13,” court documents say. “Those withdrawals then corresponded with deposits into Weaver's personal account and two other accounts that Weaver is a signor on. Weaver's personal account showed numerous transactions at various convenience stores, cash app, Walmart and other locations. Weaver also deposited some funds into the joint account to cover some of the nursing home payments.”