A Lyerly woman who was originally arrested last month on a probation violation is now facing an additional felony charge involving the financial exploitation of an elderly victim.

According to reports, 32-year-old Amber Nicole Farmer was taken into custody on November 19 in Floyd County. After her arrest, investigators uncovered evidence linking her to unauthorized transactions involving the bank account of a 78-year-old victim.

Authorities say the fraudulent activity took place between August 28 and September 22, during which Farmer allegedly made multiple purchases using the victim’s financial account without permission. The charges totaled $421, causing the elderly victim’s account to become overdrawn.

Following the investigation, Farmer was formally charged with felony exploitation of an elderly person, in addition to the probation violation that led to her initial arrest. She remains in custody as the case moves forward.

Law enforcement continues to remind the public that financial crimes targeting older adults are taken very seriously, and resources are available for families concerned about potential exploitation.