GBI Investigates Elder Exploitation in Bainbridge

Bainbridge, Georgia (May 22, 2024) – The GBI has arrested and charged LaShonda Johnson, age 46, of Bainbridge, GA with ten counts of Financial Transaction Fraud and two counts of Exploitation and Intimidation of Disabled Adults. On March 21, 2024, Bainbridge Public Safety requested the GBI to assist with an investigation concerning multiple complaints received at Johnson’s Personal Care Home and Johnson’s Private Care Home located on the 1000 block of Hall Street in Bainbridge, Georgia. During the investigation, agents determined that Johnson was associated with the homes.

The investigation has revealed that Johnson was allegedly illegally using the finances of some of the residents staying in her homes on Hall Street. Johnson was in the Decatur County Jail on unrelated charges when she was served with arrest warrants and booked.

This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the GBI Investigative Office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090 or Bainbridge Public Safety at 229-248-2038. Once complete, this case file will be given to the South Georgia Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.