- January 21, 2026
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has arrested a former home health aide for the second time for stealing from a senior citizen under her care.
Katie Swain, 32, of Pomona Park in Putnam County, was previously employed at HarborChase Assisted Living in Palm Coast. In early December, HarborChase notified the FCSO that a senior at the facility had noticed multiple fraudulent charges on their bank card.
FCSO detectives traced the transactions to Swain, who made $664.02 fraudulent transactions to the victim’s bank card and stole $30 in cash, according to a FCSO press release said. Among other items, she purchased gas, snacks, and groceries and also made multiple online purchases with the victim’s card.
In early January, HarborChase reported a second victim to the FCSO, who said their card went missing while Swain was employed as a home health aide to the victim, the press release said. FCSO detectives were again able to trace the fraudulent transactions to Swain.
Swain made 27 unauthorized purchases on the victim’s bank card, totaling $2,700 in fraudulent transactions, including $522.57 from BJ's Wholesale Club, multiple gas station and fast food purchases, and two Home Depot purchases totaling $807.95.
Swain was rearrested on Jan. 20, the press release said. by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Crime Suppression Unit, in coordination with the FCSO Fugitive Unit. She is being charged with with the following: theft from persons 65 years of age or older, fraudulent use of a credit card, and unlawful use of personal identification information of another without consent.
FCSO reminds you to always verify any person or company you employ, especially those employed to care for a senior or anyone allowed into your home, the press release said. You can check with the Florida Department of Health at: https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/index.html.
