HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. — Arrest warrants have been issued for a Graceville man accused of exploiting an elderly woman and stealing thousands of dollars in valuables, according to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said they received a citizen’s report of a possible theft in August. The case was assigned to a criminal investigator, who determined that Benjamin Earl Kimbrell had been living with the victim while posing as a contractor to perform work on her trailer.
During that time, Kimbrell allegedly took antique coins valued at more than $3,000 and attempted to sell them to several people, authorities said.
As a result of the investigation, active warrants have been issued for Kimbrell on charges of exploitation of the elderly, theft, and falsely identifying as a contractor.
Sheriff John Tate said his office remains committed to protecting citizens, particularly seniors, from exploitation and fraud.
Anyone with information on Kimbrell’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 547-4421.
