St. Helens Police Arrest Suspect in Elder Abuse Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2021

St. Helens, Ore. – On Saturday, November 13, 2021, St. Helens officers arrested Rolland Miller, 43, of Rainier, Oregon, after a five-month investigation into alleged elder abuse.

An extensive investigation led by St. Helens detectives revealed that an elderly, vulnerable adult in St. Helens had their bank account compromised. Detectives found over 120 suspicious charges resulting in nearly $6,000 being stolen from the victim. Investigators were able to trace the suspicious activity to Miller.

A Columbia County grand jury indicted Miller on 44 counts of identity theft related to the investigation. Miller was lodged at Columbia County Jail and is awaiting trial.  

St. Helens detectives worked in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Human Services on this case. The St. Helens Police Department is committed to serving and protecting vulnerable adults in the community. Anyone who suspects that a vulnerable adult is the victim of a crime should contact Adult Protective Services at 1-855-503-SAFE or the St. Helens Police Department at 503-397-1521.

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For further information regarding this case, please contact Communications Officer Crystal King at cking@sthelensoregon.gov.